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TIL Mohammed Ali’s daughter, Laila Amaria Ali, was undefeated in her career, 24 bouts, 24 wins, 21 by knockout. One of her opponents was Joe Fraziers daughter, Jacqui Frazier-Lyde. They called the fight “Ali/Frazier IV ” since their fathers fought each other three times in their careers.

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