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Posted: 1:59 PM Jul 30, 2010
Kanawha Co. Prosecutor Steps into the Ring for Charity
Prosecutor prepares to step out of the courtroom and into the boxing ring.
Reporter: Carrie JonesEmail Address: carrie.jones@wsaz.com |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- He's known as a hard hitter in the courtroom, but in the boxing ring Mark Plants goes by "The Hammer."
The Kanawha County Prosecutor has been dedicated to protecting victims' rights.
Plants decided to dabble into is old hobby of amateur boxing to help crime victims.
Friday, Plants will take part in the "Power Beat Down" at Appalachian Power Park.
He is among seven boxers that will take part in the matches.
Proceeds will benefit the Starlena Pratt Foundation. In 2008, Pratt was set on fire by her boyfriend and later died from her injuries.
Gates open at 7 p.m. The first match starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $25.
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Posted by: Reader
on Jul 31, 2010 at 07:40 AM
Well, how did he do?? I'm hoping he did well!!!! I never saw a report on the news.....
Posted by: Josh (Mob)
on Jul 30, 2010 at 11:07 PM
Mark, I didn't get come tonight. But I hope but a good whoopin on that boy. He's real mouthy. Hope you got a knockout.
Posted by: josh
on Jul 30, 2010 at 05:37 PM
mark plants is gonna wipe the ring clean of all them punks lol good luck plants
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