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Philadelphia Boxing Gym Owner Overcame Heavyweight Battles Before He Was Able To Give Back To The Community
After witnessing the death of his older brother, boxing was on the ropes as he was absorbed into a life of crime.
August 18, 2025
Maleek Jackson was born and raised in South Philadelphia and fell in love with boxing at an early age.
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"Once we get to that point where you can feel the mistakes and the errors, and you can self-correct. Then we start learning," Jackson said.
But after witnessing the death of his older brother, boxing was on the ropes as he was absorbed into a life of crime.
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