The street newspaper, One Step Away is published, produced and distributed by people experiencing homelessness. Often found in each issue, available for a one dollar donation, are inspirational true stories about people experiencing homelessness.

This month features former light heavyweight champion of the world, Matthew Saad Muhammad and his attempts to “be better” after becoming homeless. Below  is a small preview:

He still moves like a fighter, massive shoulders rolled forward, almost gliding across the room like he’s stalking an opponent. Matthew Saad Muhammad strides through the RHD Ridge Center, where he’s just done his laundry, and sits in the lunch room.

Someone sees him and hollers: “Champ!” Saad Muhammad smiles. He’s among friends here.

Saad Muhammad, former light heavyweight champion of the world, member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, one of the greatest fighters of all time and a Philadelphia icon, is today a resident of RHD Ridge Center, the city’s largest homeless shelter.

The rest of the article and July issue of One Step Away can be read here.

Several notable publications have picked up on Muhammad’s story following One Step Away’s coverage. Papers such as The Philadelphia Daily News and The Boston Herald have run stories featuring the former light heavyweight champ (click the respective links to view the articles).