Laila Ali’s Husband Was Scared To Meet Legendary Boxer Muhammad Ali

Laila Ali wed Curtis Conway in 2007, the same year she gave up competitive athletics.

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After "less than eight, nine, or 10 months," he met Muhammad Ali when he and Laila Ali started dating.

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Despite the fact that meeting Muhammad Ali was a major thing, Conway initially lacked the bravery to go see him.

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Seeing Ali as Laila Ali's "friend" was one thing; seeing her as a lover was quite another.

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Hope you can make it. ' As a result, I made up all kinds of lies that I was unable to think of. Since I'm afraid.

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"Meeting him as a fan is one thing, but I'm meeting him as the mother of his child.

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Curtis received a warm welcome from Muhammad Ali, who, in contrast to his misgivings, also broke the ice.

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Laila Ali was likened by Curtis Conway to a younger version of Muhammad Ali. Layla introduced Curtis to Ali, claiming, "He's my man," Conway claims.

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When he started speaking, I realised that everything was just still.

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It wasn't necessary for the winner to say much, but Ali made Conway feel welcome nonetheless.

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