Laila Ali Vs Nikki Eplion New

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The end came in the fourth round. Ali had trapped Eplion in a neutral corner, unleashing a barrage of unanswered hooks and straight rights. With Eplion taking heavy shots and unable to defend herself intelligently, the referee stepped in to stop the bout. It was a TKO victory for Ali, moving her record to 17-0. 🥊 Flashback Friday: The Queen’s Statement Laila Ali

The match was a significant title defense for Ali, held at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. Laila Ali won by TKO in the 4th round (time: 1:30). It was a TKO victory for Ali, moving her record to 17-0

The first two rounds would likely see Eplion trying to close the distance, eating jabs and straight rights as she bulled forward. Ali would look to establish her jab from the outside, circling and landing sharp counters. Eplion’s pressure would force occasional exchanges on the ropes, where she’d land flurries to the body — but Ali’s uppercut and clinch would neutralize most inside work.