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Ramla Ali Secures World Titles in Split Decision Over Kreps

Published 11h ago · Latest report 3h ago · Match

Affects United Kingdom, United States, and Somalia · Covered in 3 countries

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Ramla Ali won her first unified world boxing titles in a controversial split decision against Mikiah Kreps.

British-Somali boxer Ramla Ali secured her first world championships by defeating Mikiah Kreps in Arlington, Texas. The victory earned her the vacant WBO and IBF junior featherweight belts following a disputed 10-round split decision. Ali dedicated the championship victory to her late father after the fight.

The decisionOfficial judges awarded Ali a split-decision victory after 10 rounds, although commentators noted Kreps outlanded her.
The beltsThe win earned Ali both the vacant WBO and IBF super-bantamweight championship titles.
Personal tributeAli dedicated her championship victory to her late father immediately following the match.

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Why it matters

Ramla Ali became the first Somali boxer to compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo before turning professional. Winning unified world titles represents a major career breakthrough for the British-Somali fighter.

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What outlets agree on

Ali defeated Kreps by split decision in Arlington, Texas, to claim the vacant WBO and IBF junior featherweight titles, dedicating her victory to her late father.