Ramla Ali secured her first world title at age 36 after defeating Mikiah Kreps in a split-decision victory in Arlington, Texas. The Briton, born in Somalia, became the first boxer from Somalia to compete at an Olympics before fleeing war as a child. Ali dedicated the win to her late father, who passed away in May.
She was knocked down by Ali's left hook in the third round but outlanded her with 115 punches to 78. With two world titles secured, Ali could seek a unification bout with Skye Nicolson, who held the WBC belt on the undercard. Ali has since become the first Muslim woman to win an English amateur title.
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