Fighter finds a second chance after lifetime fighting on streets and serving time in jail
Matthew Strickland has been fighting his entire life. But after working with a faith-based program, he found a second chance at life.
Author: David Schiele (10News)
Updated: 5:47 PM CDT April 9, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Matthew Strickland has been fighting his entire life.
He was born in Harriman, Tennessee, where he found himself in a slew of street fights. He fought for his life after his father turned him to opioids as a minor. He also fought for his freedom while on the run from the police for a year, after committing assault and theft crimes.