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United States Laila Ali has transitioned from an undefeated boxing champion to a multifaceted media personality, wellness advocate, and entrepreneur.
Laila Ali partnered with Purina subsidiary EverRoot to promote a line of soft chew dog supplements.
Laila Ali expanded her brand to include a home décor collection in partnership with At Home.
Laila Ali hosted a branded content collaboration between A+E Networks' History Channel in the US and genealogy brand Ancestry.
Ali partnered with Subway to promote healthy eating habits.
She collaborated with Kohl's on fitness apparel lines.
Laila Ali has been an endorser for major brands such as Dannon's Activia.
Laila Ali has been an endorser for major brands such as TJMAXX.
Laila successfully launched a signature line of hair styling tools with Hot Tools, a brand subsidiary of hair care powerhouse, Helen of Troy.
Laila is proud of the work she has done on behalf of the American Dental Association to create oral health awareness for children.
She is equally proud to be an ongoing supporter and partner with the American Heart Association to promote heart health and awareness about heart disease and strokes.
Laila Ali, born on December 30, 1977, in Miami Beach, Florida, is the daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Before her prominent boxing career, Ali studied business management at Santa Monica College and, at 16, worked as a manicurist, eventually owning her own nail salon. Her early life included a turbulent period, living in a group home for girls. Inspired by a Christy Martin fight, Ali decided to pursue professional boxing, making her debut in October 1999. Her first match, largely anticipated due to her lineage, took place at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, where she defeated April Fowler by knockout in the first round. This marked the beginning of an undefeated professional boxing career.
Ali’s boxing career spanned from 1999 to 2007, during which she maintained a perfect record of 24 wins, with 21 of those coming by knockout. She held multiple titles, including the WBC, WIBA, IWBF, and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title. A significant milestone occurred on June 8, 2001, when she faced Jacqui Frazier-Lyde in a highly anticipated fight dubbed ‘Ali/Frazier IV,’ winning by a majority judges’ decision. This fight was notable as the first main-event pay-per-view match between two women. After retiring from boxing undefeated, Ali transitioned into a successful career in television, wellness, and entrepreneurship. She co-hosted ‘American Gladiators’ alongside Hulk Hogan, appeared on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ where she reached the final round, and became a contributing correspondent for ‘The Early Show.’
Beyond her athletic achievements and television appearances, Ali has established herself as a wellness and fitness expert, cooking enthusiast, and author. She hosted the Emmy award-winning series ‘Home Made Simple with Laila Ali’ on OWN and authored the best-selling cookbook ‘Food For Life: Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food From My Table To Yours!’ She also launched LailaAliLifestyle, a blog focused on health, recipes, and family, and hosts a weekly ‘healthy lifestyle’ podcast. Ali has been an advocate for women in sports as a past President of the Women’s Sports Foundation and actively supports charitable organizations such as Feeding America, Children’s Hospital, and the American Heart Association. Her diverse career showcases a commitment to inspiring others through healthy living and empowerment.
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