Posted: Thu 05 Apr 2007 16:02 Post subject: Laila Ali
Laila Ali and mom Veronica
Hollywood, January 27, 2006
Laila Ali
An American female boxer, Laila Ali is an undefeated world champion and the youngest daughter of sports legend Muhammad Ali. Outside the ring, Ali has graced countless international magazine covers such as Glamour and Italian Vogue, and authored the inspiring autobiography Reach! She has also appeared on the reality show "Dancing With The Stars."
If bloodlines mean anything. Laila Ali is not only going to the top of her sport, she is going to put on quite a show getting there.
Laila is the youngest daughter of the legendary former Heavyweight Champion of the World and Humanitarian, Muhammad Ali and Veronica Porsche Anderson.
Laila, a multi talented entrepreneur, owned and operated a nail salon in California. Professional fighting is a major departure for Laila who was on her way to the University of Southern California Business School, via Santa Monica College where she earned her degree in Business Management. After watching a female fight on television for the first time, she decided to sell her business and commit to a professional career.
Like her famous father, the 5'10" Ali has quick feet, a stiff jab and a natural self confidence. Laila is living up to the hype successfully with 11 wins, 8 coming by way of knockout.
Laila has appeared in numerous magazines, Sports Illustrated, Women's Sports Illustrated, Elite, Muscular Development, Time, Vibe, Heart and Soul, just to name a few. She has made guest appearances on Intimate Portraits, Good Morning America, Today Show, Disney Channel, Arliss and BET.
Laila made her professional boxing debut on October 8, 1999 with a 31 second 1st round knockout of her opponent, April Fowler. She struck a pose reminiscent of her father as she stood over her stunned opponent with her fist cocked and a scowl on her face. Laila went on to win the next seven bouts with a string of knockouts before facing a tough Kendra Lendhart.
October 2000, Laila fought Kendra who was the current champion and won by a unanimous decision.
March 2, 2001, Laila and Jackie Frazier fought on the same fight card to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their father's first fight.
May 3, 2001. Laila was impressive with a 5th round TKO win over Christina Robinson. Robinson who went 5 rounds with Christy Martin , was no match the high-pressure attack of Laila.
June 8, 2001 Laila Ali fought Jackie Frazier in front of a sold-out crowd of over 8000. Laila won a unanimous decision. The fight was reminiscent of their dads because the daughters fought to the end. Laila's skills were to dominant for Frazier.
After successful shoulder surgery, Laila stepped back into the ring June 7 to defeat Shirvelle Williams in a 6 round TKO.
August 17, 2002 Laila Ali takes her first belt in the second round. Her opponent Suzy Taylor never had a chance. That night at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas - Laila raised her hands as the new IBA super middleweight champion.
November 8, 2002 at the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino, Laila Ali captures the WIBA and the IWBF supper middleweight titles after Valerie Mahfood forced referee Joe Cortez to halt the action at 1:14 of round eight.
"Absoloot Boxing and Fitness Gym" is the latest undertaking for Laila and her husband, Johnny "Yahya" McClain. The gym is the first of many to be introduced throughout the county.
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Posted: Thu 05 Apr 2007 16:05 Post subject:
Why does someone that fine want to box? I don’t get it. Boxing is a poor ugly man’s sport for good reason. You have to be pretty desperate to get punched in the face over and over again. She doesn’t need to do that.
Why does someone that fine want to box? I don’t get it. Boxing is a poor ugly man’s sport for good reason. You have to be pretty desperate to get punched in the face over and over again. She doesn’t need to do that.
lol lol your crazy, she is hot, especially watching her on Dancing With the Stars
Lalia is a very pretty girl. I could never figure out the boxing thing either or just girl boxing or even guys boxing. I agree with you, Dragon, that boxing has been hostorically deemed a poor man's sport. I cna understand kickboxing for fitness, but not getting in the ring and getting your head and boobs punched.
FYI, it has been long rumored that Veronica Porsche was of Louisiana Creole ancestory. I will reseach that and come back. There are many people in LA named Porsche. It is pronounced Po -shay, and not likethe car. She may pronounce her name like the car since she may have wanted to get away from the way LA people pronounce and since she is a famous woman. People do that kind of thing. Many families change their name by adding an accent or prounciation.
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lol your crazy, she is hot, especially watching her on Dancing With the Stars