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Terence Crawford Tells Claressa Shields to Leave Laila Ali Alone
Crawford said that Ali "paved the way" for the first women's boxing Olympian.
Jaelani Turner-Williams8 days ago
Muhammad Ali’s Ex-Wife Trashes Laila Ali’s Mother in New Interview
Khalilah Camacho-Ali opens up about the public affair with Veronica Porsche that shattered her marriage and still fuels decades-old resentment.
Bernadette Giacomazzo113 days ago
Laila Ali and Lennox Lewis Join All-Star Broadcast for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua on Netflix
Other on-air talent includes 'Mamma Mia!' actor Mauro Ranallo and broadcaster Kate Scott.
Bernadette Giacomazzo233 days ago
Laila Ali Shuts Down Coming Out of Retirement, Claressa Shields Responds
The women’s boxing legend claps back at Shields’ persistent callouts, calling her “divisive” and refusing to reward her with a fight.
Mark Elibert277 days ago
Claressa Accuses Laila Ali of ‘Hating on the Youth,’ Says She’s ‘Obsessed’ With Her
Shields alleged that Ali "hates on any woman in combat sports" who become more popular than her.
Jaelani Turner-Williams281 days ago
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Former Boxing Champ Laila Ali Signs With Paradigm to Level Up in TV and Lifestyle
The boxing scion-turned-television personality is looking to expand her multimedia empire.
Bernadette Giacomazzo313 days ago
Claressa Shields Says Laila Ali Doesn't Want to Fight Her: 'I Understand That She's Scared'
"I wouldn't fight me either."
Trey Alston362 days ago
Laila Ali Finally Responds to Claressa Shields Bout Challenge
The retired boxer then pivoted the discussion to her upcoming Food Network show.
Bernadette Giacomazzo363 days ago
Muhammad Ali's Ex-Wife Roasts Laila Ali Amid Rumored Claressa Shields Bout
'I think she needs to leave [boxing] alone,' Khalilah Camacho-Ali said.
Bernadette Giacomazzo372 days ago
Claressa Shields Says She's Secured $15 Million to Tempt Laila Ali Out of Retirement
Shields said Wynn Records would provide the eight-figure payday, and the label's CEO backed her up.
Mark Elibert383 days ago
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Laila Ali Says She Would 'Think About' Fighting Claressa Shields for 8-Figure Payday
Ali says she'd come out of retirement to fight Shields if she was offered around $15 million.
Mark Elibert388 days ago
Amy Schumer Is Reportedly Eyeing Role as Boxer in Christy Martin Biopic
Schumer will reportedly star as Martin, who pushed the envelope for women in boxing.
Sarah Jasmine Montgomery3033 days ago
Laila Ali Posts a Touching Tribute in Honor of Her Late Father Muhammad Ali
“We all loved him so much, but he did not belong to us."
jasmineg203122 days ago
Laila Ali Blasts Ronda Rousey: 'Don’t Ever Compare Her to My Father'
Laila Ali had some strong words for Ronda Rousey, who has drawn comparisons to her legendary father Muhammad Ali.
Chris Yuscavage3486 days ago
Laila Ali Shades Rousey, Warns Rematch Against Holly Holm "Would Go the Same Way, Maybe Worse"
Laila Ali is apparently not a fan of Ronda Rousey.
Maurice Peebles3915 days ago
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Laila Ali on Floyd Mayweather: "I See a Little Boy...I See a Broken Person"
Laila Ali shares her thoughts on Floyd Mayweather.
Chris Yuscavage4114 days ago