HIXSON, Tenn. — A Hixson man is using his fighting skills to keep young athletes on the right track.
Joseph “2FAST” Francisco learned to fight in the boxing ring. After prison, he found a reason to keep fighting outside it: helping young athletes make better choices.
Francisco started boxing at 11. He won his first national championship at 14, had traveled to nearly every state by 16 and turned pro at 18. Then his life took a turn that landed him in prison.
Now, after his day job, Francisco volunteers with Jabbin’ for Jesus at Abba’s House in Hixson. There, he coaches kids through grueling workouts and teaches them to keep going when things get tough…