And though the 21-year-old is aware of the clout carried by his name, he says he is boxing for himself - not for fame, or a fighter's purse.Īli Walsh's mother, Rasheda, is the daughter of one of the greatest boxers of all time. Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, will make his professional fighting debut Saturday night in Tulsa, Okla. Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Wagner (5-2, 1 KO), from Browning, Montana, has won two straight since a February 2021 knockout loss to Javier Martinez inside the MGM Grand Bubble.Middleweight prospect Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of "The Greatest," Muhammad Ali, trains in Las Vegas with head coach Sugar Hill Steward earlier this month, ahead of his pro debut in Oklahoma. Last December, he made his Madison Square Garden debut and edged Reyes Sanchez by majority decision.įollowing a pair of quick knockouts to start his 2022 campaign, he fought Sanchez in an August rematch at Pechanga Arena San Diego, the same building where Muhammad Ali lost to Ken Norton via split decision in 1973.Īli Walsh cleared up any doubt, doubling over Sanchez with a left hook to the liver in the second round. I respect Billy Wagner and am preparing to showcase everything I’ve learned in the gym from my incredible trainer, Kay Koroma.”Īli Walsh (6-0, 5 KOs) made his pro debut in August 2021 with a first-round knockout and has been dominant in the paid ranks apart from one minor hiccup.
“My first year as a professional has been a tremendous learning experience, and I have a great team to help me get to the next level. Lomachenko is one of the greats of his era,” Ali Walsh said. “I am thrilled to be back in action on another significant card. Promoted by Top Rank, tickets starting at $56 are on sale now and available to purchase at. The entire Lomachenko-Ortiz card will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. In the featherweight co-feature, two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez battles former world champion Jessie Magdaleno. 29 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.Īli Walsh-Wagner joins the undercard of the lightweight main event between former pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko and the unbeaten Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz. Middleweight prospect Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of “The Greatest,” is set to make his New York City return.Īli Walsh will fight Billy Wagner in his first scheduled six-rounder Saturday, Oct.
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