Laila Ali Biography Perhaps she is still best known as the daughter of the incredibly famous boxer Muhammad Ali, but Laila has made quite a name for herself in the world of women’s boxing. The former personal trainer’s announcement in 1999 that she would try her hand at boxing may have been met with initial skepticism, but her undeniable talent in the ring has long since removed any doubts. Laila Ali was born on December 30, 1977, in Miami Beach to proud parents Muhammad and Veronica Porsche. The ultra-fit personal trainer announced her intentions to step in the ring in 1999. In October of that year, she had her first fight with April Fowler, kicking off her successful career by knocking out her opponent in the first round. After eight consecutive wins, boxing fans were impressed with the newcomer, expressing their desires to see her fight well known boxers like Freeda Foreman, daughter of George Foreman, or Jackie Frazier Lyde, daughter of Joe Frazier. Frazier Lyde and Laila squared off in the ring in June of 2001, and the fight was a Pay Per View main event. It was the first women’s boxing event in history to be classified in this way. By judge’s decision, Laila Ali was the victor.
After taking almost a year away from the boxing ring, Laila returned to fight and conquer opponents like Shirvelle Williams, Suzzette Talyor, and Valerie Mahfood. These wins earned her the International Boxing Association middleweight title, the Women’s International Boxing Association Belt and the International Women’s Boxing Federation Belt. To date, Laila has retained her title as world champion. Her challengers have included Christy Martin, Nikki Eplion, Monica Nunez, Shelley Burton, and Gwendolyn O’Neil. Laila’s combination of speed, power, and heart has so far allowed her to remain undefeated. Ali has entered the ring a total of twenty four times. She was the victor in every fight, and won twenty one of those fights by knock out. Laila no longer has to prove herself as a boxer to anyone; the impressive numbers speak for themselves. In the spring of 2007, Laila will step out of the ring to try her hand as a dancer on the ABC hit series Dancing With the Stars. Fellow celebrity competitors for the upcoming installment will include Leeza Gibbons, Billy Ray Cyrus, Paulina Porizkova, and Heather Mills. When she’s not knocking out her opponents, Laila spends time with her boyfriend Curtis Conway.
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