Laila Ali Expecting First Child

By Access HollywoodMarch 26, 2008, 1:36 pm PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- She's been a boxing champ, a "Dancing With the Stars" third place runner-up and she stands tall as the co-host of NBC's "American Gladiators," but Laila Ali's life is taking a new turn with news she is going to be a mother for the first time.

Laila made the announcement that she and former NFL star husband Curtis Conway are expecting to Essence magazine.

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"I don't know yet if we are having a boy or a girl, but I'm excited that I have a life inside me that my husband and I created," Ali told Essence's May issue.

The baby - due this fall, will be Laila's first child and Curtis' fourth. He already has three children - sons Kelton and Cameron, both 13, and nine-year-old daughter, Leilani.

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Laila married Curtis last summer in California. She told Essence the union has provided her great comfort.

"I am 100 percent undeniably happy," Ali said to Essence. "I've never been able to say that before."

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  • H2Ogirl
    congrats be sure to show us him/her!!!!
    report abuseposted June 26, 2008, 10:07 pm PDT
  • cheryl b
    thats gonna be a beautiful baby....congrats Laila!...peace!
    report abuseposted June 22, 2008, 7:49 am PDT
  • Chioma
    u can do it laila!
    report abuseposted June 21, 2008, 7:04 pm PDT
  • Lil Mz Sherika
    u go gurl wat u haven? u should no im your #1 fan
    report abuseposted June 20, 2008, 12:25 pm PDT
  • bossy9999
    I was extremly happy when I heard the baby news. Congradulations to u and your family, you truly deserve it. Your a very mentally strong women and you'll make a wonderful mother. Take care of your self during this pregnancy, your body is not yours right now. MUCH LOVE!!!
    report abuseposted June 15, 2008, 5:35 pm PDT
  • Melissa T
    Congratulations LAILA. U beautiful young thang.Be sure to show the baby off when he/she arrives. AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
    report abuseposted June 13, 2008, 8:24 am PDT
  • DoraDora
    Saweet! what time does it come on?
    report abuseposted June 8, 2008, 3:21 pm PDT
  • DoraDora
    Congrats on hosting American Gladiators on NBC! Ill me sure to watch every Monday :)
    report abuseposted June 8, 2008, 3:17 pm PDT
  • Hassan A
    good morning im hassan i live in irag
    report abuseposted May 24, 2008, 2:56 pm PDT
  • Hassan A
    good morning im hassan i live in irag
    report abuseposted May 24, 2008, 2:56 pm PDT
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