Ramla Said Ahmed Ali: Somali Professional Boxer, Model, Author & Activist

[Deeq A.]

As a professional boxer, Ramla Said Ahmed Ali has come a long way in a short amount of time, and has made a name for herself along the way. Ali became the first woman to represent Somalia at global championships, while helping to establish a boxing federation in Mogadishu. In addition, she is the founder of the UK-based Ramla Ali Sisters Club, author of books such as “Not without a Fight: 10 Steps to Becoming Your Own Champion,” a model, a global brand ambassador, and an activist, a woman who truly wears many hats.

Source: Hiiraan Online