Joelison Fernandes da Silva explained

Joelison Fernandes da Silva (born 15 August 1985) is a Brazilian Sitting volleyball player^[1] and he has been recognized as the tallest man in Brazil, measuring 2.37 meters tall and weighing 169 kilograms.^[2]

In 2014, he competed and won one Mixed martial arts event.^[3]

In 2015, he married Evem Medeiros, who at 5'0" is nearly 3 feet shorter than him.^[4]

In 2017, he discovered osteomyelitis in the bone of one of his legs, and the only alternative to solve the problem was the amputation of the leg in 2021.^[5]

Notes and References

1. https://www.paralympic.org/feature/ninao-big-hope-brazil-bid-paralympic-volleyball-glory Ninão, the big hope as Brazil bid for Paralympic volleyball glory
2. Web site: Homem mais alto do Brasil, Ninão teve que amputar o pé, mas agora terá um motivo para sorrir. 9 December 2021.
3. https://www.portaldolitoralpb.com.br/o-gigante-ninao-da-paraiba-vira-lutador-de-mma-e-da-uma-surra-no-lutador-tatu/ O gigante Ninão da Paraíba vira lutador de MMA e dá uma surra no lutador Tatu
4. Web site: 7ft 8in 'gentle giant' finds love with a woman almost three feet smaller than him. Metro UK. Alison. Lynch. 20 April 2015. 6 August 2022.
5. Web site: Homem mais alto do Brasil terá perna amputada para conter infecção. Notícias UOL. 16 September 2021. 27 January 2022. pt.