Former boxing champion Karim Mayfield will open the Authentic 415 dispensary in San Francisco’s Fillmore District on Jan. 23. (Photos courtesy of Shryne Group)

More than two decades ago, Karim Mayfield was arrested for possession of marijuana and headed to prison at the age of 18. 

Today, in a remarkable about-face, the professional boxer and former North American Boxing Organization junior welterweight champion is the latest member of the growing ranks of Bay Area cannabis entrepreneurs.

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