Laila Ali and her husband Curtis Conway were as ready as possible for their first child, son Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr. Her Web site states right from the beginning: "Laila and husband Curtis Conway welcomed their first child together, a beautiful, healthy, baby boy, Tuesday, August 26, 2008."

There is very little data at this point and the official statement reads: "He's a healthy baby boy who weighed 6.8 pounds and measured 19 inches long. Mama and baby are resting!" Even though people might have appreciated some details about this particular story, the statement continues only with this "Although mom and baby are both healthy and happy, there were some surprises during labor that altered Laila's birth plan."

Laila Ali is the daughter of Muhammad Ali and his third wife Veronica Porsche Ali. Just like her father, she chose boxing as her profession. She was also in the public eye with her appearance on Dancing with the Stars and starting with this year’s January she became the co- host of American Gladiators, alongside popular wrestler Hulk Hogan.

Her life together with Curtis Conway was officiated in July 2007, shortly after she finished her participation on Dancing with the Stars. Even though Conway has twin sons and a daughter from a previous relationship, it did not affect their relationship in any way and the two seem happier than ever.

She expressed her certainty that the baby would grow up to be a great athlete, just like his parents and grandfather.