Ramla Ali aims for first boxing world title while Sunny Edwards looks to reclaim top spot

British super-bantamweight Ramla Ali is determined to showcase her skills and prove herself as a top fighter by claiming her first world title this Saturday. Ali, 34, is set to face off against Mexico’s WBC champion Yamileth Mercado in Phoenix, Arizona. Her journey from being a refugee escaping war-torn Somalia to a successful model, activist, and now a world title challenger has been nothing short of remarkable.

Expressing her excitement for the upcoming fight, Ali stated that she is looking forward to demonstrating to everyone that she deserves to be in the ring vying for the world title. With nine professional victories under her belt and only one loss to Julissa Alejandra Guzman in June 2023, which she later avenged, Ali is confident in her abilities.

Reflecting on her previous loss, Ali attributed it to luck and emphasized that in the rematch, she proved herself to be the superior boxer. She is determined to replicate that success and emerge victorious once again on Saturday. Inspired by boxing legends Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, Ali has her sights set on winning the WBC belt to establish her legacy and demonstrate her greatness to the world.

For Ali, capturing the green and gold WBC belt would solidify her status as a world champion and validate her hard work and dedication as a boxer. With her sights set on victory, Ali is focused and ready to give her all in pursuit of her dream of becoming a world champion and proving herself as a great fighter.