Nico Ali Walsh
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 of 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.[2]
| Nico Ali Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | "The Legend Lives On" |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Reach | 70+1⁄2 in (179 cm) |
| Born | July 11, 2000 Chicago, Illinois U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 3 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Wins by KO | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
Boxing career
Before going pro in 2021, Walsh had approximately 30 bouts as an amateur boxer and in the words of his trainer, SugarHill Steward, is realistically "like a beginner, not even a polished amateur". Walsh is promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank.[3][4][2]
Professional boxing record
| 3 fights | 3 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round(s), time |
Date | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Reyes Sanchez | MD | 4 | Dec 11, 2021 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, U.S. | ||
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | James Westley II | TKO | 3 (4), 0:30 | Oct 23, 2021 | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | ||
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jordan Weeks | TKO | 1 (4), 1:49 | Aug 14, 2021 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||
References
- "Boxing record for Nico Ali Walsh". BoxRec.
- CNN, Ben Morse. "Muhammad Ali's grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, carries the torch for the legendary boxing name". CNN.
- "Ready to make 'Poppy' proud: Nico Ali Walsh aims to build on Muhammad Ali's legacy". ESPN.com. August 13, 2021.
- "Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali's grandson, signs pro boxing deal | DAZN News US". DAZN.
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