In her first bout, on December 8, 1999, Ali knocked out April Foochler in the first round. She ran off eight wins in a row and many boxing fans started talking about wanting to see her square off in a boxing ring with George Foreman's daughter, Freeda Foreman, or Joe Frazier's daughter, Jackie Frazier-Lyde.
On the evening of June 8, 2001, Ali and Frazier finally met. The fight was nicknamed Ali/Frazier IV in allusion to their fathers' famous fight trilogy. Ali won by a majority judges' decision in eight rounds. Amazingly, she was 16 years younger than Jackie.
On June 11, 2005, Ali pounded Erin Toughill in round three to remain undefeated and won the World Boxing Council title in addition to defending her WIBA crown. She was the second woman to win a WBC title.
In 2002 Ali wrote the book Reach! Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power, meant to motivate and inspire young people.
Laila Ali Speaker
If you are looking for a female speaker who is the daughter of a famous athlete, Laila Ali is the perfect person. She can talk about creating your own identity, handling success, and the challenges from competitors looking to be the leader in any industry.
Laila Ali Appearance
Laila Ali is recognized as more than just a female boxer, her appearance on the "Dancing with the Stars' television show increased her awareness and popularity.
Laila Ali Endorsement
As a mother, sports celebrity, and daughter of a famous celebrity Laila would be an ideal female spokesperson to endorse any company or product. She has appeal to both males and females and this "crossover" appeal often make endorsements a huge success.
