JULIE Poirier supported her husband Dustin throughout his boxing career. Here is everything you need to know about her and their marriage. Poirier is a household name among casual combat sports fans following back-to-back stoppage wins over The Notorious and is earning the cashing cheques of his MMA career.
The Diamond's road to superstardom, however, was far from straightforward - with lots and ups and downs and devastating setbacks. But he's always had the unwavering support of childhood friend Jolie. The couple began dating 20 years ago, when they were teenagers.
They tied the knot in September 2009. Jolie was front and center the night her then fiance made his debut for his professional boxing career. And her support is something Poirier still, to this day, credits his success to.
He said: “What’s beautiful, though, my wife’s been there since the first fight when I was 18." Jolie had no problem supporting her high-school dropout boyfriend's choice of career, which seemed like a pipe dream to many. She said of his foray into the sport: "He was just kind of struggling to find himself, I guess you could say.
" The Poiriers' life was turned upside down for the better in August 2016 when they welcomed daughter Parker into the world. Parker is the couple's pride and joy and regularly features on Jolie's Instagram page, which boasts nearly 150,000 followers. Jolie's regular attending of her husband's fights down the years has seen her develop tough skin and become immune to.
