The MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas raved about this 21-year-old boy, who started his professional career less than a year ago (in August 2021), and is undefeated with four KOs and a majority decision. Unlike his grandfather, he fights in the 160-pound division and not at heavyweight.
For being the grandson of the greatest legend of his sport and -probably- the best boxer in history, Nico Ali Walsh He has a pressure that no other fighter in the world has.
“I am honored to represent the legacy my grandfather left behind. It is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. I’ve been thinking about him a lot. I miss him. It’s been an emotional journey.”he assured after his first fight.
Nico is son of Rasheda Alithe youngest daughter of “The Greatest”, and nephew of Laila, who was a famous world champion boxer who retired undefeated. her father is Robert Walsha US Marine sergeant.
“I understand why he made this determination to pursue boxing, because he had a connection with his grandfather and then he started to love the sport. I’m not 100 percent happy with it, but I fully support it.”counted Rasheda in TheGuardian.
ali walsh has a signed contract with the promoter top rankthe company founded by the historic promoter Bob Arumalready 90 years old. Arum organized a fight Muhammad Ali for the first time in 1966.”Signing with Top Rank is a dream come true.”declared Nico, who has assured several fights ahead. Without a doubt, he promises to be one of the great figures of boxing in the coming years.
What happened in the main match?
On the other hand, in the main event the American Shakur Stevenson unanimously defeated the Mexican Oscar Valdez and unified the World Boxing Council and World Organization super featherweight titles.
The American, who now leaves his record at 18-0 and maintains the WBO belt, snatched the WBC belt from the Mexican, who lost his undefeated record and left his balance at 30-1.
The judges voted 117-110, 118-109, 118-109 in favor of Stevenson, who was masterful with his jab. From the beginning the American showed why he is one of the best pound for pound today.
Source: Ambito
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