Best fights of Laila Ali
Over 7 years as a professional, Laila Ali has compiled a 24-0 (21) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Laila Ali KOs Christy Martin
On August 23, 2003 Laila Ali defended her IBA female super middleweight title against Christy Martin. Ali was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Martin was 35 with a record of 45-2-2. Ali was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Martin was on a 9-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Christy Martin via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
2. Laila Ali KOs Erin Toughill
On June 11, 2005 Laila Ali defended her WIBA super middleweight title against Erin Toughill. Ali was 27 years old with a record of 20-0, and Toughill was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Erin Toughill via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Laila Ali KOs Gwendolyn O'Neil
On September 24, 2004 Laila Ali fought Gwendolyn O'Neil for the vacant WIBF light heavyweight title. Ali was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and O'Neil was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Gwendolyn O'Neil via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Laila Ali KOs Shelley Burton
On November 11, 2006 Laila Ali defended her WIBA and WBC female super middleweight titles against Shelley Burton. Ali was 28 years old with a record of 22-0, and Burton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Shelley Burton via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
5. Laila Ali KOs Gwendolyn O'Neil in their 2nd fight in 56 seconds
On February 3, 2007 Laila Ali defended her WIBA and WBC female super middleweight titles against Gwendolyn O'Neil. It was their second meeting. Ali was 29 years old with a record of 23-0, and O'Neil was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Gwendolyn O'Neil via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
6. Laila Ali KOs Mary Ann Almager
On February 14, 2003 Laila Ali defended her IBA female, WIBF, and WIBA super middleweight titles against Mary Ann Almager. Ali was 25 years old with a record of 13-0, and Almager was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Mary Ann Almager via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
7. Laila Ali KOs Cassandra Geiggar
On February 11, 2005 Laila Ali defended her WIBA super middleweight title against Cassandra Geiggar. Ali was 27 years old with a record of 19-0, and Geiggar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Cassandra Geiggar via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Laila Ali KOs Monica Nunez
On July 30, 2004 Laila Ali defended her WIBF super middleweight title against Monica Nunez. Ali was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Nunez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Monica Nunez via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
9. Laila Ali KOs Valerie Mahfood
On November 8, 2002 Laila Ali defended her IBA female super middleweight title against Valerie Mahfood. Ali was 24 years old with a record of 12-0, and Mahfood was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Valerie Mahfood via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
10. Laila Ali KOs Nikki Eplion
On July 17, 2004 Laila Ali defended her IBA female super middleweight title against Nikki Eplion. Ali was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Eplion was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ali was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Nikki Eplion via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.