In this powerful episode of THE ART OF WARD, boxing legend Laila Ali opens up like never before, sharing her incredible story with Andre. From being the daughter of the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali, to becoming a dominant force in the ring herself, Laila takes us through the defining moments of her life and career. 

Laila reflects on the challenges of growing up with a famous father, the emotional and physical battles she faced, and how those experiences shaped her into the undefeated champion she became. She reveals what her father thought when she first told him she wanted to box, and the lasting impact of his passing in 2016 on her life and career. Laila dives into her legendary pro boxing career, revisiting key fights like her rivalry with Christy Martin and explaining why she never fought Anne Wolfe. 

And for the first time, Laila discusses her ongoing beef with Claressa Shields—what caused the tension, where things went wrong, and whether there’s hope for reconciliation between the two titans of women’s boxing. 

Beyond her athletic achievements, Laila is also a successful entrepreneur. She shares what life after boxing has been like, how she’s channeled her energy into new ventures, and what’s next for her beyond the sport.



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In this powerful episode of THE ART OF WARD, boxing legend Laila Ali opens up like never before, sharing her incredible story with Andre. From being the daughter of the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali, to becoming a dominant force in the ring herself, Laila takes us through the defining moments of her life and career. Laila reflects on the challenges of growing up with a famous father, the emotional and physical battles she faced, and how those experiences shaped her into the undefeated champion she became. She reveals what her father thought when she first told him she wanted to box, and the lasting impact of his passing in 2016 on her life and career. Laila dives into her legendary pro boxing career, revisiting key fights like her rivalry with Christy Martin and explaining why she never fought Anne Wolfe. And for the first time, Laila discusses her ongoing beef with Claressa Shields—what caused the tension, where things went wrong, and whether there’s hope for reconciliation between the two titans of women’s boxing. Beyond her athletic achievements, Laila is also a successful entrepreneur. She shares what life after boxing has been like, how she’s channeled her energy into new ventures, and what’s next for her beyond the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

THE ART OF WARD is a series hosted by Boxing Hall of Famer and Chief Content Officer for ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT Andre Ward exploring the fight game from the inside out. THE ART OF WARD series is a tapestry of thoughtful content showcasing Ward’s personal, unmatched perspective shaped by his evolution as a fighter, a man and an influential figure in combat sports.

A series hosted by Hall of Fame boxing legend, Andre Ward exploring the fight game from the inside out.

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In this powerful episode of THE ART OF WARD, boxing legend Laila Ali opens up like never before, sharing her incredible story with Andr

Laila Ali Opens Up: Boxing Rivalries, Life Lessons, and Family Drama

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