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Inspiration

Hall of fame boxer, Mark ‘Too Sharp’ Johnson, gets involved with at-risk youth

by theGrio | June 27, 2012 at 9:21 AM
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Inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2012, Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, was once one of the best boxers in the world.  However, after violating parole for a drug charge, Johnson spent 11 months in jail.  He has since turned his life around and is giving back to his native D.C. community by getting involved with at-risk youth.

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