Ramla Ali is a Somali-born, London-raised professional boxer, model and activist. She took up the sport of boxing aged twelve, training and competing in secret from her family for over ten years. Ramla rose to early prominence as the two-time winner of the National Amateur Championships in England and winning the Great British Championships. With over seventy-five amateur fights under her belt, Ramla made history by becoming the first boxer to have won an international gold medal whilst representing the country of Somalia and the first female to turn professional. Ramla is a Nike Global Athlete and a proud ambassador for UNICEF.
Ramla has been an inspiration to me and so many other people around the world. I hope you can take as much out of this book as I did. Long may the journey continue! -- Anthony Joshua Ramla Ali is an extraordinary individual. Her immense strength is rivalled only by her compassion and she channels this fire with a cool head and endless determination resulting in a remarkable life, and a book that is a gripping and essential read. -- Camilla Thurlow Ramla is a role model for all women, strength and focus like no other. Her spirit and fight inspire me. -- Katie Piper