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For Nikki Eplion, the fight remains a footnote in history, but one that displayed her toughness. She stepped into the ring with the boogeyman of the division and survived longer than many expected under a heavy barrage.
Referee Jay Nady looked into Eplion’s eyes. They were vacant. At 1:48 of Round 2, he waved it off. Eplion collapsed to her knees after the stoppage. Ali barely broke a sweat. It remains one of the most vicious body-shot KOs in women’s boxing history. laila ali vs nikki eplion new
Nikki Eplion bout took place on July 17, 2004 , at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. Laila Ali won by Technical Knockout (TKO) at 1:26 of the fourth round , maintaining her undefeated professional record. The Washington Post Fight Review & Highlights Ali’s Fighting Style : Observers noted that Ali's style in this match was more deliberate and less flashy than her father's, yet highly effective. The "Beat-Down" For Nikki Eplion, the fight remains a footnote
Laila Ali Visits Bowie Baysox for Pre-Fight Press Conference They were vacant
In a career defined by carrying the weight of a legendary name while forging her own path, Laila Ali’s 2004 clash with Nikki Eplion