Born in the heart of Chicago's South Side in 1996, Knuckles grew up in a challenging environment that many wouldn't make it out of.
Her first encounter with boxing was at the age of 12. An old, dilapidated gym was located near her school, its rusty sign promising "Boxing Lessons" creaking ominously in the Chicago wind. Here she earned her nickname, "Knuckles," due to her unusually hard punches and stubborn refusal to wear down, always being the last one standing in the ring.
Her rise in the professional ranks was no less impressive. Relying on her grit, determination, and a wicked right hook, she earned her name "Knuckles The Legend" not just for her prowess in the ring, but for her incre...