From homeless to national champ: Army athlete rises to top of USA boxing

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By Joe Lacdan

FORT MEADE, Md. -- As the two-time national middleweight champion, she has fought some of the world's best boxers to earn a No. 3 international ranking.But for a long time, Army athlete Naomi Graham had to fight her toughest opponent -- herself.Before the staff sergeant rose to the top of USA boxing, she had to overcome a mindset that began well before she ever set foot in a ring.TOUGH LOVE

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