Laila Ali Professional Boxing Record and Career Overview
Laila Ali retired from professional boxing with an undefeated record of 24 wins and 0 losses, with 21 wins by knockout, according to her official BoxRec profile and major sports databases BoxRec. Her final fight took place in January 2007, when she defeated Valerie Mahfood by unanimous decision in a super middleweight bout ESPN. She competed primarily in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions and was recognized for her power, speed, and technical ability during her eight-year career from 1999 to 2007.
Ali began her professional career on October 8, 1999, defeating Cassandra Geiggar by fourth-round TKO in Fort Lauderdale, Florida BoxRec. She quickly established herself as a dominant force by winning her first 10 fights by knockout or stoppage, building a reputation as one of the most marketable and athletically gifted heavy hitters in women's boxing during that era.
Key Fights, Titles, and Opponents in Laila Ali's Career
Laila Ali won the WIBA super middleweight title in 2002 by defeating Erin Toughill and successfully defended it multiple times ESPN. She also captured the IWBF light heavyweight title in 2004, further solidifying her status as a two-division champion in women's boxing. Her most notable wins include victories over former world champions and highly ranked contenders such as Valerie Mahfood, Nikki Eplion, and Gwendolyn O'Neil.
One of the defining moments of her career was her 2006 bout against Leatitia Robinson, which Ali won by unanimous decision in a closely contested super middleweight fight ESPN. She also faced Shirvelle Williams and Amanda Knight in high-profile non-title bouts that drew significant media attention and helped elevate the profile of women's boxing during the mid-2000s.
Laila Ali's Legacy, Net Worth, and Post-Boxing Career
Laila Ali's net worth is estimated to be in the range of several million dollars, built through boxing purses, endorsement deals, and media appearances, though exact figures vary across public sources Forbes. After retiring from boxing, she transitioned into a successful career as a television personality, motivational speaker, and fitness entrepreneur, leveraging her global recognition and discipline-driven brand.
Her legacy in the sport is defined by her undefeated record, her role in expanding the visibility of women's boxing, and her influence on a new generation of female fighters ESPN. Ali remains a prominent figure in combat sports media and continues to be cited in discussions about the greatest undefeated boxers in history, regardless of gender