BRETT ROSEMAN VISUALS

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding tapes her hands before sparring with Alex Glover at the Hazel Crest Park District while preparing for her upcoming Golden Gloves match. The self-proclaimed "girly-girl", who prefers manicures and stylish clothes has never competed in sports, but has entered the tournament to see how she can do.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding unloads her belongings before training for the Chicago Golden Gloves with boxing coach Anderson "Sonny" Means at the Hazel Crest Park District.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding trains for the Chicago Golden Gloves with boxing coach Anderson "Sonny" Means at the Hazel Crest Park District.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding trains for the Chicago Golden Gloves with boxing coach Anderson "Sonny" Means at the Hazel Crest Park District.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding trains for the Chicago Golden Gloves with boxing coach Anderson "Sonny" Means at the Hazel Crest Park District.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding trains for the Chicago Golden Gloves with boxing coach Anderson "Sonny" Means at the Hazel Crest Park District.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding does sit-ups while training for the Chicago Golden Gloves with boxing coach Anderson "Sonny" Means at the Hazel Crest Park District.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding trains for the Chicago Golden Gloves with boxing coach Anderson "Sonny" Means at the Hazel Crest Park District.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding trains for the Chicago Golden Gloves with boxing coach Anderson "Sonny" Means at the Hazel Crest Park District.

Boxing coach Anderson "Sonny " Means tells newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding to get up after she collapsed to the ground, exhausted after sparring with Alex Glover at the Hazel Crest Park District, while preparing for her upcoming Chicago Golden Gloves match.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding is sore as she enters the boxing room at the Hazel Crest Park District after taking a breather while preparing for her upcoming Chicago Golden Gloves match.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding jokes with boxing coach Ron Jones as he puts on her gloves before sparring with Alex Glover at the Hazel Crest Park District while preparing for her upcoming Chicago Golden Gloves match.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding takes a deep breath and prepares herself for another round of sparring with Alex Glover at the Hazel Crest Park District while preparing for her upcoming Chicago Golden Gloves match.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding spars with Alex Glover at the Hazel Crest Park District while preparing for her upcoming Chicago Golden Gloves match.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding spars with Alex Glover at the Hazel Crest Park District while preparing for her upcoming Chicago Golden Gloves match.

Newspaper reporter Shenequa Golding collapses on the floor at the Hazel Crest Park District, exhausted after sparring with Alex Glover, while preparing for her upcoming Chicago Golden Gloves match.