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== Biography ==
Juba’s first fight as a gladiator saw him chained alongside Maximus, where they emerged victorious in battle. Their alliance grew stronger as they continued their journey together, with Juba remaining fiercely loyal to Maximus throughout their trials. He participated in a revolt intended to distract the guards and aid Maximus’s escape, though the plan failed. Maximus was captured and forced to face his nemesis, Emperor [[Commodus (Gladiator)|Commodus]]. Despite defeating Commodus, Maximus succumbed to his injuries.

Before his death, Maximus expressed his final wish for Juba’s freedom, which was honored. After Maximus’s passing, Juba respectfully buried his friend’s possessions in the arena, honoring him in silence. "And now we are free," Juba declared, vowing that one day they would meet again, but not yet. With that, he left Rome, seeking to reunite with his long-lost wife and child.