Laila Ali
"She Bee Stingin"
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- Birth Name: Contribute
- Birth Place: Contribute
- Born: December 30, 1977
- Died: Contribute
- Age: 46
- Height: 5′ 10″
- Weight: Contribute
- Reach: 70½″
- Stance: Orthodox
- Pro Debut: October 08, 1999
- Nationality: USA
- Status: Inactive
- Manager: Contribute
- Promoter: Contribute
- Total Bouts: 24
- Total Rounds: 102
Laila Ali is a former professional boxer who was born on December 30, 1977, in Miami Beach, Florida. She is the youngest daughter of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and his third wife, Veronica Porsche Ali. Laila Ali had a successful career as a professional boxer, winning all 24 of her fights, including 21 by knockout. She was also a WBC super-middleweight world champion, winning and defending the title multiple times during her career.
Ali made her professional debut on October 8, 1999, at the age of 21, defeating April Fowler via a first-round knockout. From there, Ali began to build an impressive boxing career, winning fight after fight and quickly becoming one of the top female boxers in the world.
One of the biggest highlights of Ali's career came on June 11, 2005, when she fought Erin Toughill for the WBC super-middleweight title. Ali won the fight via third-round TKO, becoming the super-middleweight world champion. This was a significant accomplishment for Ali and marked a turning point in her career.
Ali successfully defended her WBC super-middleweight title twice, first against Shelley Burton on November 11, 2006, and again against Gwendolyn O'Neil on February 3, 2007. In both fights, Ali won via TKO, further highlighting her dominance as a boxer.
Throughout her career, Ali faced some of the top female boxers in the world, including Christy Martin, Gwendolyn O'Neil, Shelley Burton, Erin Toughill, Åsa Sandell, Monica Nunez, and Mary Ann Almager. Despite facing tough competition, Ali remained undefeated throughout her career, cementing her status as one of the greatest female boxers of all time.
Ali chose to retire from professional boxing at the age of 29, with an impressive record of 24 wins, 21 of which were by knockout. She also won one world title at super-middleweight and successfully defended the title twice. In recognition of her remarkable career, Ali was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2021.
Ali's success in the boxing ring was not only due to her natural talent and athletic ability. She also had an unwavering dedication to her training, working tirelessly to improve her skills and physical fitness. Ali also possessed a fierce determination to succeed, a trait that was instilled in her from an early age by her father, Muhammad Ali.
As the daughter of a boxing legend, Laila Ali had some big shoes to fill when she decided to pursue a career in the sport. However, she proved that she was more than capable of making a name for herself in the boxing world, and in doing so, she inspired a new generation of young female boxers to follow in her footsteps.
Today, Laila Ali is retired from professional boxing, but her legacy lives on. Her accomplishments in the boxing ring have left an indelible mark on the sport, and she continues to be recognized as one of the greatest female boxers of all time.
In conclusion, Laila Ali is a true boxing legend. With an undefeated record of 24 wins, including 21 by knockout, she proved that she had the skill, talent, and dedication needed to succeed in the sport. Her numerous title wins and successful defenses speak to the dominance she had in the ring, and her induction into the IBHOF is a testament to her remarkable career. Laila Ali will always be remembered as one of the greatest female boxers to ever step foot in the ring.
Laila Ali Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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24 | Feb 3, 2007 | 29 | Gwendolyn O'Neil | Win | TKO1 |
23 | Nov 11, 2006 | 28 | Shelley Burton | Win | TKO4 |
22 | Dec 17, 2005 | 27 | Åsa Sandell | Win | TKO5 |
21 | Jun 11, 2005 | 27 | Erin Toughill | Win | TKO3 |
20 | Feb 11, 2005 | 27 | Cassandra Geiggar | Win | TKO8 |
19 | Sep 24, 2004 | 26 | Gwendolyn O'Neil | Win | KO3 |
18 | Jul 30, 2004 | 26 | Monica Nunez | Win | TKO9 |
17 | Jul 17, 2004 | 26 | Nikki Eplion | Win | TKO4 |
16 | Aug 23, 2003 | 25 | Christy Martin | Win | KO4 |
15 | Jun 21, 2003 | 25 | Valerie Mahfood | Win | TKO6 |
14 | Feb 14, 2003 | 25 | Mary Ann Almager | Win | TKO4 |
13 | Nov 8, 2002 | 24 | Valerie Mahfood | Win | TKO8 |
12 | Aug 17, 2002 | 24 | Suzette Taylor | Win | TKO2 |
11 | Jun 7, 2002 | 24 | Shirvelle Williams | Win | UD |
10 | Jun 8, 2001 | 23 | Jacqui Frazier-Lyde | Win | MD |
9 | Mar 2, 2001 | 23 | Christine Robinson | Win | TKO5 |
8 | Oct 20, 2000 | 22 | Kendra Lenhart | Win | UD |
7 | Jun 15, 2000 | 22 | Marjorie Jones | Win | TKO1 |
6 | Apr 22, 2000 | 22 | Kristina King | Win | TKO4 |
5 | Apr 8, 2000 | 22 | Karen Bill | Win | TKO3 |
4 | Mar 7, 2000 | 22 | Crystal Arcand | Win | KO1 |
3 | Dec 10, 1999 | 21 | Nicolyn Armstrong | Win | TKO2 |
2 | Nov 11, 1999 | 21 | Shadina Pennybaker | Win | TKO4 |
1 | Oct 8, 1999 | 21 | April Fowler | Win | KO1 |