Laila Ali

American boxer

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Laila Ali is an American professional boxer and the daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali. She had an undefeated professional boxing career from 1999 to 2007, winning multiple titles across various weight classes. While her father's fame often overshadowed other female boxers, Laila Ali carved out her own significant legacy in the sport.12

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Muhammad Ali
Personal life
One of his daughters, however, Laila Ali, pursued a career as a professional boxer during which she went undefeated in 24 bouts between 1999 and 2007 while capturing a number of titles in various weight classes.
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One of his daughters, however, Laila Ali, pursued a career as a professional boxer during which she went undefeated in 24 bouts between 1999 and 2007 while capturing a number of titles in various weight classes.
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boxing
Women in boxing
The daughters of famous fighters—including Laila Ali (Muhammad Ali), Jacqui Frazier-Lyde (Joe Frazier), and Irichelle Durán (Roberto Durán)—have participated in the sport, overshadowing the few accomplished female boxers such as Lucia Rijker and Christy Martin in publicity and purses.
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The daughters of famous fighters—including Laila Ali (Muhammad Ali), Jacqui Frazier-Lyde (Joe Frazier), and Irichelle Durán (Roberto Durán)—have participated in the sport, overshadowing the few accomplished female boxers such as Lucia Rijker and Christy Martin in publicity and purses.
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