Female boxing fight featuring Laila Ali vs. Christy MartinOn August 23rd 2003, in Biloxi Mississippi, Laila stopped veteran fighter Christy Martin "The Coal Miner's Daughter" in the fourth round of their highly anticipated bout. martin was thought of to be the best "pound for pound" female fighter in the sport. Before 10,000 fans, Laila easily dominated her in every round. She gave Christy the worst beating she had ever experienced and put her on the canvas for the first time in 50 professional bouts.