A boxer who was left fighting for her life after a bout in Glasgow last year is set to be a mum. When Alejandra Ayala was knocked out in the 10th round of her WBA and IBO super-welterweight title fight against Scot Hannah Rankin, her family were told her brain injury was so severe it was likely she would die.
One year on, Mexican Alejandra, 34, is not only thankful for winning her own battle for life, but is looking forward to bringing a new one into the world. Alejandra married Mexican former MMA champion fighter Israel Quintero in January after he supported her through her recovery. And the couple are now expecting a son next month.
Alejandra, who continues to recover from the brain injuries she suffered, said: “Israel and I met through boxing, and he was with me at the fight in Glasgow. When I woke up from my coma, the first person I thought of was him.
