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 […]
At long last, the (mostly) undisputed Biggest Women’s Boxing Match Ever is here. Now all that remains is for the two undefeated principals — who see themselves as fighting not only to advance their own level of stardom but for the higher purpose of benefitting their gender in a sport long dominated by men — […]
Dancing With The Stars In Boston: Laila Ali Floats Into The Tradition BOSTON — Laila Ali doesn’t box anymore. Her final professional fight was won nearly a decade ago, in 2007. The youngest of eight children born to the late great Muhammad Ali, Laila did something in the fight game that her famous father could […]
Laila Ali vs Claressa Shields the Dream Match That Will Never Happen Some TSS readers (hey, you know who you are) are enthused about the recent uptick of interest in women’s boxing. Others (you know who you are as well) believe any resurgence of popularity is not only a waste of traditional fight fan’s […]