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02/01/2009 Archived Entry: "From kid gloves to Golden Gloves"

From kid gloves to Golden Gloves
The SouthtownStar's 'Goldin Girl' takes a shot at the Golden Gloves title

February 1, 2009

BY SHENEQUA A. GOLDING, Staff writer
Courtesy of the SouthTownStar


Had I known my boxing coach once lived in Chicago's infamous Cabrini Green housing project, I doubt I would've given him so much attitude when we first met.

I showed up at the Hazel Crest Park District gym wearing gym shoes and sweats. Before arriving, my coach, Anderson "Sonny" Means, told me "be prepared to work out." What he didn't say was everything else I should've brought with me.

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