Ali is nothing short of a cultural icon. She moved to England from Somalia as a refugee from the Somali Civil War. Since then, she has been breaking countless records and cultural barriers, including becoming the first boxer ever to represent Somalia on the Olympic stage. Her inspiring story and unrivalled work ethic has led Ali to surpass boxing: writing award-winning novels, modelling for Vogue, and engaging in multiple charitable initiatives, for example, The Sisters Club, which she set up to provide spaces for Muslim women and minorities to learn and enjoy boxing in the U.K and U.S.⁠

“Don’t be afraid to be the first.”