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Ali's Daughter Follows Father's Footsteps in Boxing
6 Oct
Summary
- Laila Ali honored where her father was in 1986.
- The event benefited paralysis and neurological research.
- Austin met Ali at the 41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner.
Laila Ali, daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, was honored on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the 41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner held at New York Hilton Midtown. This recognition made the Ali family the first father-daughter duo to be honored at the event, as Muhammad Ali himself was celebrated at its inaugural dinner in 1986.
Proceeds from the star-studded evening benefited The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, supporting vital research into neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease. Sports broadcaster Emily Austin was present, capturing a full-circle moment by posing with Ali, whose father had declared himself 'The Greatest' decades prior.
Ali, an undefeated former world champion, has an impressive boxing record and was later inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. She has also explored other ventures, including a third-place finish on Dancing With the Stars and promoting her children's book. Austin, a DAZN social presenter, has covered major boxing events and expanded her work to include MVP promotions and international sports like the FIFA World Cup.
