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Somalia Ramla Ali is a Somali-British professional boxer, model, and campaign activist who became the first Somali boxer to compete at the Olympic Games, representing her country on the global stage.
Ramla Ali is a SIRO brand ambassador, enhancing hotel experiences to improve fitness and wellbeing. She views the partnership as a natural choice aligning with her efforts in a male-dominated sport.
Ramla Ali signed a promotional deal with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, joining other female fighters under the MVP banner.
Dior enlisted Ramla Ali for its Vibe Collection, featuring her in their sportswear campaign. The partnership benefits Dior by associating the brand with Ali's trailblazing image.
Ramla Ali signed an exclusive fight sports equipment agreement with Everlast, enabling her to train and compete using their iconic boxing gloves and equipment.
Ramla Ali was featured on the cover of British Vogue's September 2019 issue, guest-edited by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as one of fifteen women selected.
The Sisters Club, Ramla Ali's charitable initiative, partnered with Nike (along with Sports Direct & Everlast) to expand its program, reaching more women across the country.
The Sisters Club, Ramla Ali's charitable initiative, partnered with Sports Direct (along with Nike & Everlast) to expand its program, reaching more women across the country.
Ramla Ali's debut self-help novel, 'Not Without A Fight', was published by Merky Books & Penguin Random House.
Ramla Ali is a global brand ambassador for UNICEF, reflecting her commitment to campaigning and advocacy.
Film4 is collaborating with Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning producer Lee Magiday to make a feature-length drama based on the life story of Ramla Ali.
Ramla Said Ahmed Ali was born on September 16, 1989, in Mogadishu, Somalia. She arrived in England as a refugee from the Somali Civil War, after her brother was killed at a young age. Ali started boxing as a teenager, initially as a means to lose weight, and kept her involvement in the sport a secret from her family for some time. Her amateur boxing career saw her win significant titles, including the 2015 Novice national championships in England, the 2016 England Boxing Elite National Championships, and the 2016 Great British Championships. In 2019, she secured the African Zone featherweight title while representing Somalia.
Ali made history by becoming the first boxer to win an international gold medal for Somalia, a country she chose to represent to bring positive attention. In 2021, she further solidified her legacy by becoming the first boxer to represent Somalia at the Olympic Games, competing in the women’s featherweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She transitioned to professional boxing, with her debut occurring on October 31, 2020. A notable professional achievement includes her victory in the first professional women’s boxing match held in Saudi Arabia in 2022, where she defeated Crystal Garcia Nova.
Beyond the ring, Ali is a recognized figure for her advocacy and modeling work. She was selected as one of the twelve 2023 TIME Magazine Women of the Year and is a global brand ambassador for UNICEF and Kerzner Group Siro Hotels. In 2018, she founded The Sisters Club, a charitable initiative providing boxing training and self-defense classes for Muslim women, minorities, and women who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. Her debut novel, “Not Without A Fight,” a self-help book, was published by Merky Books & Penguin Random House, and a feature-length drama based on her life story is currently in development with Film4.
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