Jamaican born former WBC female World Super Bantamweight champion Alicia ‘Slick’ Ashley who remains the oldest woman to win a World title, will achieve another global recognition for her exploits in the ring.
This when she is inducted in the Ring 8′ New York boxing Hall of Fame in March next year.
Ashley whose career spanned some 18 years, won 24 fights from 37 outings including four knock outs, will receive the honour at the 13th annual induction ceremony on march 23 at Howard Beach New York.
The decorated fighter is a former IWBF Featherweight, WIBF and IFBA Super Bantamweight, and WBC Super Bantamweight champion.
In 2015, she made history when she became the oldest woman to win a title at 48.
She was inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.
Ashley was born in Kingston and attended Seaward All-Age School. She grew up along Maxfield Avenue, then moved to Rockfort for some four years before migrating to the United States at age 11.
The 57 year old who is the younger sister of chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley and former World Kickboxing Champion Devon Ashley , is one of 8 boxers who will receive the induction next year.