Aussie world champion boxer Billy Dib reveals shattering new cancer diagnosis

World boxing champ Billy Dib has revealed devastating news about his health after losing his first wife to aggressive cancer weeks after their wedding.

Aussie world champion boxer Billy Dib has revealed a devastating update about his health, only a few weeks after he had surgery to remove a tumour.

The much-loved boxer took to social media to update his fans that after further tests on the 5cm tumour, he had also been diagnosed with an aggressive and rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

“I've had to dig deep many times in life before and with the grace of Allah (God), have got through the many struggles before me in the past," he wrote in an Instagram post.

“Cancer will be the hardest opponent I've faced but I want you to know that I'm fighting harder than I ever have and God willing, I will defeat this awful disease.”

The 37-year-old said he plans to begin chemotherapy “as soon as possible”.

“While I know it's going to be rough, I have to walk this journey as so many others do every single day with the support of their health professionals, family and friends.

“In difficult times, I know I'm not alone. I have Allah, my wife, son, family and all of you beside me. Your prayers, kind words and support all help me when I need inspiration.

“I know you will understand that I will be less active on social media to focus on this challenge ahead of me but please know that your messages of support do not go unnoticed or unappreciated.

“I promise to give this newest challenge everything I have, with my beautiful family, I have too much to live for to give any less than 100 (per cent).”

In a heartbreaking twist, this isn’t the first time Dib has had to deal with the reality of cancer.

His first wife Sara Selim Dib died from leukaemia in September 2015, just eight weeks after she was diagnosed.

The pair brought forward their wedding to two weeks after her diagnosis and she died just six weeks later.

Billy Dib with his late wife Sara.

Jihad Dib (centre left) comforts his brother, champion boxer Billy Dib (centre right) at his wife Sara Selim Dib's grave.

The champion boxer has since remarried, to wife Berry, and the pair have a son, Laith, who is about to turn three.

Fellow boxing world champion Badou Jack also showed his support, writing: “You got this champ”.

While prominent Instagram influencer and reality TV star Brooke Jowett wrote she had Dib in her thoughts: “You’ve got this Billy. Thinking of you and your family. Sending you strength.”

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