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Ramla Ali wins first world title at 37 in Texas
British-Somali boxer Ramla Ali captured her first world title at the age of 37 with a split-decision victory over American Mikiah Kreps to claim the vacant WBO and IBF junior featherweight belts on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. Ali secured the win despite being outlanded 115-78 overall and trailing 91-70 in power punches, with Kreps landing more shots in 8 of the 10 rounds. Ali knocked Kreps down in the third round with a right hook but was forced onto the back foot thereafter as the American responded strongly. The judges were split, however, with two scoring the bout 97-92 and 96-93 for Ali to...
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