MUHAMMAD ALI’S grandson Nico Ali Walsh won his first professional fight in a pair of shorts his famous relative gave him.
Ali Walsh, the younger, followed the footsteps of his great grandfather by winning the fight with Jordan Weeks in Catoosa.
Ali's great-grandson Nico Ali Walsh won his first professional boxing bout.
Ali Walsh, the son Ali's daughter Rasheda's, showed the world that boxing is in his DNA by sending Weeks to the ground in their middleweight fight after only 70 seconds.
Referees were able to stop the fight after the first round because of his early aggression.
Nico, a very emotional Nico, paid tribute to his great grandfather, whom he deeply misses.
The 21-year old said after the fight that it was just an emotional journey. It exceeded all my expectations.
"Obviously, my grandfather. I have been thinking so much about him." He is my grandfather.
Bob Arum, a legendary promoter of 27 Muhammad's boxing fights during his prime, joined him in celebrating his victory.
After having competed in 30 amateur bouts, Ali Walsh joined Arum's Top Rank after signing up for the company.
Under the guidance of Javan Sugarhill Steward, Tyson Fury's trainer and mentor, he has blossomed into a true star.
Ali Walsh admitted that despite all the benefits Ali has, it can sometimes be a curse as everyone wants Ali to go.
He stated that everyone wants to be Muhammad Ali's grandchild. Although I wouldn't tell anyone who I was, they would always know.
"I believe being Muhammad Ali's grandchild is both a blessing as well as a curse, and that falls under the curse category."
Muhammad Ali, 74 years old, died in 2016. He is widely recognized as the greatest boxer ever.
