Nico Ali Walsh boxer

Nico Ali Walsh (born July 11, 2000) is an American professional boxer who is the grandson of Muhammad Ali. Making his pro debut in August 2021, Walsh came into the ring for his pro debut wearing his grandfather’s personal white Everlast shorts passed down to him in 2016 with the death of his grandfather.Nico Ali Walsh is a Muslim.Before going pro in 2021, Ali Walsh spent a few months training alongside world-renowned boxing trainer, Abel Sanchez, in Big Bear Lake, California. After having a "limited" amateur boxing career of approximately 30 bouts, Walsh decided to turn pro in early 2021. He began working with Tyson Fury's current trainer, SugarHill Steward, and is promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank, who also promoted 27 of his grandfather's fights.Walsh made his professional debut against Jordan Weeks on the Joshua Franco vs. Andrew Moloney III undercard, on August 14, 2021. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. Walsh was booked to face James Westley II, in his second professional bout, on October 23, 2021. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. Walsh faced Reyes Sanchez on December 11, 2021, in his final fight of the year. He won the fight by a majority decision, with scores of 40–36, 38–38 and 39–37.Walsh faced Jeremiah Yeager on January 29, 2022, on the undercard of the WBC super featherweight title eliminator between Robson Conceicao and Xavier Martinez. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.