Not Without a Fight: Ten Steps to Becoming Your Own Champion

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A guide to overcoming obstacles in your life told by a true force change and good, championship boxer, humanitarian and model Ramla Ali. Ramla Ali's life inside and outside the ring represents her ruthless refusal to quit and passion to fight for what she believes in. In her first book, Ramla details ten key fights - a combination of life's constant challenges and real bouts she's endured both in and outside of the ring - that have shaped her remarkable rise to date. From her arrival in England as a refugee to being drawn to the energy and spirit of her first boxercise class; from the adrenaline of her first amateur fights to how she often powered on alone, searching for a community of women like her, and her biggest win of all- letting love into her life. Each relatable lesson is packed full of honesty and urgency, powering the reader on to become their own champion.

Ramla Ali is a Somali-born, London-raised professional boxer, model and activist. She took up the sport of boxing aged twelve, training and competing in secret from her family for over ten years. Ramla rose to early prominence as the two-time winner of the National Amateur Championships in England and winning the Great British Championships. With over seventy-five amateur fights under her belt, Ramla made history by becoming the first boxer to have won an international gold medal whilst representing the country of Somalia and the first female to turn professional. Ramla is a Nike Global Athlete and a proud ambassador for UNICEF.

Ramla has been an inspiration to me and so many other people around the world. I hope you can take as much out of this book as I did. Long may the journey continue! -- Anthony Joshua Ramla Ali is an extraordinary individual. Her immense strength is rivalled only by her compassion and she channels this fire with a cool head and endless determination resulting in a remarkable life, and a book that is a gripping and essential read. -- Camilla Thurlow Ramla is a role model for all women, strength and focus like no other. Her spirit and fight inspire me. -- Katie Piper