Muhammad Ali’s grandson kept his perfect boxing record with a shocking two-punch knockout on April 30.
Setting The Stage
Nico Ali Walsh at a young age of 21, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps and establishing a successful boxing career. On the Shakur Stevenson-Oscar Valdez undercard at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, he fought Alejandro Ibarra over the weekend.
A Devastating Blow
Ali Walsh used a vicious two-punch combination to knock Ibarra out. Reports state that it was all over after two minutes and 51 seconds into the first round. The fight was stopped by referee Russell Mora, and Ibarra was taken to receive immediate medical attention.
Ali Walsh ended Saturday’s fight with a 5-0 boxing record and a chance to live up to his grandfather’s history. “This is a testament to all the work that I’ve put in, and stuff like this happens when you put the work in,” Nico stated after his victory.