Fighter in blue lands a jab to the solar plexus during the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park on Thursday, July 11, 2024

A spectator awaits for the evening’s first bout next to his family on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park. The anticipation builds as the event announces its start.

Coach ties his fighter’s shoelaces after her fight on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Wicker Park.

Boxer rests in the red corner before the bell rings on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park. She takes a moment to gather her thoughts before the next round.

Fighter in blue keeps her guard up in anticipation of her opponent’s imminent attack on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Wicker Park.

Coach shouts instructions from the blue corner as his combatant fights on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park.

Two young female fighters pose with their trophy after their match at the Wicker Park ‘Girls Show’ boxing event hosted by the Park District on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Coach gets a towel ready for his boxer’s upcoming fight on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park. The preparation is key to ensuring the boxer stays cool and focused.

Ivy Jones holds the trophy after winning her fight via TKO on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Wicker Park during the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing evening. Her second win on an all-female event this year.

The Blue Corner’s boxer listens to her coach’s advice next to her team on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park. The guidance helps her prepare for another heated round.

Fighter in blue launches a left jab on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the ‘Girls Show’ boxing tournament at Wicker Park.

Fighter’s fists after collision in the center of the ring on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park.

Red Corner’s fighter and coach strategize during a break on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Wicker Park.

On the left, coach Ramon Valenzuela poses next to his fighter, Leila Elaqad, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park.

A young boxer brings her silver trophy home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Wicker Park’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing evening.

The event referee holds the event’s belt on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park. The award recognizes the best performance throughout the event.

Rui Wang is voted by the judges as the event’s ‘best boxer’ on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Wicker Park.

Rui Wang proudly carries her belt on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at Wicker Park.