Ramla Ali Wins WBO, IBF Super-Bantamweight Titles In Texas

Ramla Ali won her first world titles at age 36, defeating Mikiah Kreps by split decision to become the WBO and IBF super-bantamweight champion.
The Briton, who fled war-torn Somalia as a child and later became the first boxer from Somalia to compete at the Olympics, added a world championship to a career that has also included activism and authorship. Her biopic has recently been released.
Ali had previously fallen short in a title attempt against Yamileth Mercado two years ago, but she fulfilled her long-held ambition with the victory over Kreps. The scorecards read 97-92, 96-93 and 98-91 in Ali’s favor.
Ali dropped to her knees in tears when the result was announced. She dedicated...