Themba Gorimbo says he has cut ties with family and Zimbabwe
UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo has revealed that he no longer communicates with his family and does not identify with Zimbabwe. In a recent interview, Gorimbo explained that he severed ties to protect his focus and pursue his ambitions without distractions. He emphasized that his decision was not out of hatred, but a conscious choice for his own well-being. Gorimbo also shared his wish not to be buried in his village and spoke about the lack of support he received from his home country.
Match highlights
- Themba Gorimbo stated he has cut off all communication with his family to maintain focus on his career.
- He said he no longer identifies as Zimbabwean, instead seeing himself as belonging to the universe and those inspired by him.
- Gorimbo expressed that he received no support from Zimbabwe or his family during his journey to success.
- He shared his burial wish, asking for his body to be cremated and his ashes scattered in Kruger National Park.
- Gorimbo cited family entitlement and cultural pressures, such as "black tax," as reasons for distancing himself.
