Muhammad Ali makes history as diabetic

ROCHDALE boxer Muhammad Ali is going from strength to strength in his professional career after linking up with new sponsor Dexcom.

Ali made history when he became the first UK boxer with type one diabetes to make their professional debut, leading to Dexcom now sponsoring the 25-yearold.

Dexcom is a company that develops, manufactures and distributes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.

The new sponsorship will help with Ali’s career, as he prepares to return to the ring for his second professional fight at Victoria Warehouse on November 17.

Ali said: “I am so thrilled to be sponsored by Dexcom. I’m really looking forward to working with the team, so thank you to Tilly Bather

“One of the perks of my job is meeting inspirational people like Ali”

and Gerald Zammitt.”

Tilly Bather from Dexcom said: “One of the perks of my job is meeting incredible, inspirational people like Ali, who has now started using the Dexcom G6 CGM to help manage his glucose levels during his professional boxing fights.

“I’m sure you all know about his awe-inspiring story so you’ll know why I was so so so thrilled to bring him on board with Team Dexcom.”

Ali’s first fight took place in September, as he dominated on his way to picking up a four round points win over Andrej Cepur, with that fight also