History of Laila Ali in Timeline
Laila Ali is an American television personality and retired professional boxer. From 1999 to 2007, she remained undefeated, holding WBC, WIBA, IWBF, and IBA super middleweight titles, as well as the IWBF light heavyweight title. Many consider her one of the greatest female boxers ever. She is the daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.
1967: Muhammad Ali vs. Ernie Terrell
In 1967, Muhammad Ali fought with Ernie Terrell.
December 30, 1977: Laila Ali's Birth
On December 30, 1977, Laila Amaria Ali was born. She later became a successful boxer and television personality, and is the daughter of boxer Muhammad Ali.
1996: Christy Martin's Fight
In 1996, Christy Martin's pay-per-view fight with Deirdre Gogarty focused more attention on female professional boxing.
October 8, 1999: First Professional Boxing Match
On October 8, 1999, Laila Ali, at 21 years old, had her first professional boxing match against April Fowler at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. Ali won the match.
1999: Boxing Career Start
In 1999, Laila Ali began her career as a professional boxer.
August 27, 2000: Married Johnny McClain
On August 27, 2000, Laila Ali married Johnny "Yahya" McClain, who later became her manager.
2000: Appeared in "The Jersey"
In 2000, Laila Ali played herself in an episode of The Jersey called "Bat Girl."
June 8, 2001: Ali vs. Frazier-Lyde Fight
On June 8, 2001, Laila Ali fought Jacqui Frazier-Lyde, Joe Frazier's daughter. Ali won the match by a majority judges' decision, marking the first main-event pay-per-view match between two women.
June 7, 2002: Ali vs. Shirvelle Williams
On June 7, 2002, after a year's hiatus, Ali beat Shirvelle Williams in a six-round decision.
August 17, 2002: Wins IBA Title
On August 17, 2002, Laila Ali won the IBA title by defeating Suzette Taylor with a second-round knockout in Las Vegas.
2002: Appeared on 'One on One' and 'Girlfriends'
In 2002, Laila Ali appeared as herself on the UPN sitcoms One on One and Girlfriends.
2002: Published Book 'Reach!'
In 2002, Laila Ali co-authored the book Reach! Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power with David Ritz.
June 21, 2003: Ali vs. Mahfood Rematch
On June 21, 2003, Laila Ali and Valerie Mahfood had a rematch in Los Angeles. Ali won by TKO in six rounds.
August 23, 2003: Ali vs. Christy Martin
On August 23, 2003, Laila Ali fought her original inspiration, Christy Martin, and won by a knockout in four rounds.
July 17, 2004: Ali Retains World Title
On July 17, 2004, Laila Ali retained her world title by knocking out Nikki Eplion in four rounds.
July 30, 2004: Ali vs. Monica Nunez
On July 30, 2004, Laila Ali defeated Monica Nunez in nine rounds in Louisville, Kentucky.
September 24, 2004: Wins IWBF Light Heavyweight Title
On September 24, 2004, Laila Ali won the IWBF Light Heavyweight title by defeating Gwendolyn O'Neil by knockout in three rounds in Atlanta, Georgia.
2004: Appeared on the George Lopez Show
In 2004, Laila Ali appeared on the George Lopez show as a gym owner, and also appeared on Real Husbands of Hollywood.
February 1, 2005: Ali vs. Cassandra Geiggar
On February 1, 2005, Laila Ali scored a technical knockout over Cassandra Geiggar in an eight-round fight in Atlanta.
June 11, 2005: Wins WBC Title
On June 11, 2005, Laila Ali defeated Erin Toughill to win the World Boxing Council title and defend her WIBA crown.
December 17, 2005: Ali vs. Åsa Sandell
On December 17, 2005, Laila Ali defeated Åsa Sandell by TKO in the fifth round in Berlin. Muhammad Ali was in attendance.
2005: Divorced Johnny McClain
In late 2005, Laila Ali and Johnny McClain divorced, and McClain quit managing Ali.
June 7, 2006: World Tour Announcement
On June 7, 2006, Laila Ali announced on "Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith" that she would be making a world tour and was looking forward to fighting Ann Wolfe.
August 5, 2006: Pulled out of fight with O'Neil
On August 5, 2006, Laila Ali was rescheduled to fight Gwendolyn O'Neil in Cape Town, but pulled out amid allegations of fraud.
October 2006: Ann Wolfe Fight Never Materialized
In October 2006, the fight between Laila Ali and Ann Wolfe never materialized.
November 11, 2006: Ali vs. Shelley Burton
On November 11, 2006, Laila Ali fought and defeated Shelley Burton by TKO in the fourth round.
February 2, 2007: Final Professional Fight
On February 2, 2007, Laila Ali defeated Gwendolyn O'Neil in the first round by technical knockout in South Africa. It was Ali's last professional fight.
July 23, 2007: Married Curtis Conway
On July 23, 2007, Laila Ali married former NFL player Curtis Conway in Los Angeles.
2007: Dancing with the Stars
In 2007, Laila Ali participated in season four of "Dancing with the Stars" and came in third place with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
2007: Boxing Career Retirement
In 2007, Laila Ali retired from professional boxing with an undefeated record.
January 2008: Hosted American Gladiators
In January 2008, Laila Ali hosted the revival of American Gladiators alongside Hulk Hogan. She also joined The Early Show as a contributing correspondent.
July 8, 2008: Celebrity Family Feud Appearance
On July 8, 2008, Laila Ali and the cast of American Gladiators appeared on the NBC show Celebrity Family Feud (Roker).
August 2008: Birth of Son
In August 2008, Laila Ali and Curtis Conway had a son.
April 2011: Birth of Daughter
In April 2011, Laila Ali and Curtis Conway had a daughter.
August 2012: Stars Earn Stripes
From August 2012 to September 2012, Laila Ali was a contestant on the NBC celebrity reality competition series called Stars Earn Stripes.
September 2012: Stars Earn Stripes
From August 2012 to September 2012, Laila Ali was a contestant on the NBC celebrity reality competition series called Stars Earn Stripes.
February 4, 2013: Appeared on The Biggest Loser
On February 4, 2013, Laila Ali appeared on The Biggest Loser, in the episode "Lead By Example" boxing alongside Dolvett Quince's team.
March 2013: Co-hosted Fashion Police
In March 2013, Laila Ali started appearing as a co-host on multiple episodes of the E! talk show series Fashion Police, filling in for Giuliana Rancic.
April 2013: Appeared on Chopped: All Stars
In April 2013, Laila Ali participated in two episodes of Chopped: All Stars, making it to the final round.
May 2013: Fashion Police Co-Host
In May 2013, Laila Ali once again filled in for Giuliana Rancic as co-host on Fashion Police.
May 2014: Celebrity Wife Swap
In May 2014, Laila Ali participated in an episode of Celebrity Wife Swap, swapping places with singer Angie Stone.
2017: Hosted Home Made Simple
Since 2017, Laila Ali has been the host of the DIY series Home Made Simple on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
2019: Participated in The Masked Singer
In 2019, Laila Ali participated in the second season of The Masked Singer as "Panda" and was eliminated at the end of her episode.
2020: Voiced Herself in Scooby-Doo
In 2020, Laila Ali voiced herself in the Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? episode "The Crown Jewel of Boxing."
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