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Boxing has certainly extended its reach among the general masses over time. Now it’s not a sport restricted to some people who have the caliber to train hard and take a brutal beating. The sport has gone beyond title fights and street fights. Boxing enthusiasts are using this sport in day-to-day life to keep themselves fit. They have started lacing gloves and hitting the punching bag. Additionally, local tournaments are taking place. Recently, one such tournament caught Laila Ali’s attention and see two female police officers going head-to-head in an amateur boxing tournament going to be held in California.

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A former undisputed super-middleweight champion was so moved by this bout that she shared the poster of this matchup on her Instagram story and reacted to it. She did not write anything but shared the eye emoji along with a boxing glove.

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Originally, a social media user named Nancy Alvarez Rodriguez shared this poster on Instagram in the support of her friend who is one of the two fighters. Her name is Jenziie. Rodriguez shared the extensive details of this event in the caption.

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The caption reads, “Excited to see my girl @jenziie09 step in the ring! Con todo amiga!!! Let’s go!!! Long Beach PD vs. Southgate PD Via @_womeninblue_Good luck ladies!!! 🥊 🥊 🥊 SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023/ VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER DOORS OPEN AT 4 PM | FIGHTS START AT 6PM | GENERAL $50 | RINGSIDE $75. BUY TICKETS AT UCABOXING.COM.”

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Moreover, the event is held to raise money for charity, promote physical fitness and inculcate the spirit of the sport among the new generation who want to step inside the ring and fight. The UCA, otherwise known as the Unified Combat Association, organizes this tournament every year in different parts of the country.

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What is Laila Ali doing now?

The boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Laila Ali is a notable figure across the country. After retiring from the sport, she explored different aspects of her talent. She worked on several television reality shows. She is still in touch with the television world. Often taken to interviews to talk about her father and boxing in general. Along with that, she spends a lot of time at home living her hobby of cooking. She often shares it on the internet.

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Apart from this, her focus is on her family life, her children, and her husband.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He is also a staunch supporter of Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, and strongly believes that Canelo is one of the greatest punchers and Floyd the greatest defender of all time. When not practicing his uppercuts and hooks at home, he can be found watching cinematic classics.

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