From varnish to victory 💅💅🥊 At just 18, thereallailaali was running her own nail salon, showing the same independence and drive that would later define her in the ring. Inspired after watching women’s boxing on TV, she secretly began training, determined to step into a world her father, Muhammad Ali, had once ruled. At first he didn’t want her to box, fearing for her safety, but her skill, dedication and power made it impossible to deny. Laila turned professional in 1999 and quickly made her mark. Over the next eight years she became one of the most dominant fighters of her era, defeating some of the biggest names in women’s boxing and collecting multiple world titles. Her record speaks for itself: 24 wins, 21 by knockout, no defeats. In 2007 she retired undefeated, a world champion and one of the sport’s defining figures. GLORIOUS! Images via pandoraplantt Glorioussport.com Elevating women’s sport through the lens of art & culture. For inspiring stories, tap the link in ou...