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Laila Ali at 47: An Undefeated Career On Her Own Terms

| December 31, 2025

Laila Ali at 47: An Undefeated Career On Her Own Terms December 30, 1977 — Miami Beach, Florida Laila Ali’s name ensured she would be noticed. It did not ensure she would be respected. Few fighters arrive in boxing carrying both the expectation and skepticism that Ali did. Today, her birthday, invites a clear look […]

Amanda vs Katie and Other Big Fights on the Horizon

| February 25, 2020

Big Female Fights on the Horizon – Katie, Mikaela, Amanda and More   By David A. Avila Let’s not forget that prizefighting began on the British Isles several centuries ago. But female prizefighting only gained traction in the last 40 years. Ireland claims the mighty Katie Taylor but the United Kingdom also has a number […]