Nico Ali Walsh made a successful pro debut on Saturday night, winning in the first round and then paying homage to his grandfather, Muhammad Ali. Wearing trunks made for his grandfather, Ali Walsh knocked down his outmatched opponent midway through the first round before the middleweight fight finally stopped at 1:49 with Ali Walsh landing unanswered punches to the head. “It’s been an emotional journey, this whole ride,” Ali Walsh said. ALSO READ: UFC Vegas 33: Hall cites UFC politics ahead of clash with 'lower-ranked' StricklandAli Walsh celebrated with family members in the ring afterwards with 89-year-old promoter Bob Arum, who promoted 27 of Muhammad Ali's fights. Ali Walsh said the white trunks with black lining was made for his grandfather, who gave them to him.

Source: The Hindu August 15, 2021 05:15 UTC