Somali-British Boxer & Author; First Somali Woman Olympic Boxer; Founder of The Sisters Club
Ramla Ali Biography
Ramla Ali is a Somali-British professional boxer, model, author, filmmaker, and activist recognized for a series of historic achievements in boxing and advocacy. Ali became the first Somali woman to compete professionally in boxing, the first boxer to represent Somalia at the Olympic Games, and the first to secure an international gold medal for the country in boxing. She began boxing at age 12, training and competing in secret from her family for more than a decade. Ali gained early recognition by winning the national amateur championships in England twice and claiming the Great British Championships. She also played a key role in establishing the Somali Boxing Federation and became the first Muslim woman to win a national championship in Great Britain.
Initially representing England, Ali later chose to represent Somalia. She made history as Somalia's first Olympic boxer and won the first professional women's boxing match held in Saudi Arabia, defeating Crystal Garcia Nova by first-round knockout. Ali maintains a professional record of 11-2, including three knockouts. Her achievements have been acknowledged with the Medal of Honor from the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, as well as recognition from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for her contributions to Somali sports and representation of Somali women internationally.
Outside the ring, Ali has developed a multifaceted career as a writer, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She authored the self-help book "Not Without A Fight: Ten Steps To Becoming Your Own Change," published by Merky Books and Penguin Random House, which outlines her most significant challenges and victories. Alongside her husband, writer-director Richard Moore, Ali operates the independent production company 786 Films. Their directorial debut, the short film "How to Hide It," features Ali in the lead role and explores the journey of a young Muslim woman who wins the EuroMillions jackpot and faces personal and spiritual dilemmas. The film was executive produced by Idris Elba and Sabrina Elba.
Ali's life story is depicted in the biopic "In the Shadows," directed by Anthony Wonke, which chronicles her journey from a Somali refugee to a Somali-British boxing champion. The film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival before its release in UK cinemas, with Ali serving as executive producer alongside Moore.
Ali founded The Sisters Club, a charity providing free, weekly boxing classes for women in safe environments across the U.K., and offering opportunities for women to earn personal training qualifications. She is a Nike Global Athlete and brand ambassador for Pantene, Coach, and Cartier, and serves as an ambassador for UNICEF, Coach's Dream It Real foundation, and Choose Love. Ali's work addresses themes of resilience, identity, cultural barriers, and the transformative power of sport.
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