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MICHAEL SMOLIK's career has been derailed by a brain tumour – just days before one of the biggest fights of his career.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The German middleweight, who boasts a 5-2 professional record, was completely unaware of the potentially life-threatening growth in his brain.<\/p>\n


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But he received the life-changing news after finally visiting a doctor following months of post-training bouts of sickness.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old bravely revealed his diagnosis on his YouTube channel, saying: \u201cThe whole thing started two months ago. <\/p>\n

"I got sick while jogging.<\/p>\n

"After that, I kept feeling sick during training sessions. I thought it would go away at some point. But it got worse.<\/p>\n

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"I then went for an MRI. That\u2019s where the doctors discovered the tumour.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scores of Smolik's followers and MMA fans took to his Instagram to offer their well wishes, with one saying: "Always by your side."<\/p>\n

Another said: "More strength and health brother!"<\/p>\n

And another said: " wish you all the best, every struggle makes you stronger."<\/p>\n

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Smolik has received a slew of well wishes from his fans and followers<\/span>Credit: GETTY<\/span><\/figcaption>

One remarked: "Get well soon Michi!!"<\/p>\n

Another said: "We wish you a lot of strength from the bottom of our hearts."<\/p>\n

Smolik's diagnosis comes just days before he's due to be back in the cage.<\/p>\n

The Fight Club Gelenskirchen ace was due to take on social media star Ringlife a week on Saturday at Legacy Crossover Fight Night.<\/p>\n

Legacy chief Karim Akkar told BILD: \u201cI\u2019m incredibly sorry for Michael.<\/p>\n

"He is in top form as a boxer. Now it\u2019s just a matter of Michael getting well again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ringlife reacted to Smolik's diagnosis on Instagram, sharing his YouTube video and writing "get well soon" as a caption to his story.<\/p>\n

Despite Smolik's withdrawal, Ringlife will remain on the card – facing veteran Rafael Bejaran.<\/p>\n

He said: "It is very important to me to offer my fans a hard and honest fight.\u201d<\/p>\n


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