6 Years after Muhammad Ali’s Death, Grandson Pays Homage to Sylvester Stallone with ‘Rocky Training’

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali left this world six years ago but was also able to leave an indelible mark on the sport of boxing match like no other. Ali was truly an inspiration to an entire generation struggling to find meaning in their lives. However, it seems his grandson is ready to pick up right where he left off.

Nico Ali Walsh is the grandson of the former heavyweight champion and is also a professional boxer. Despite, the uncanny similarities between Ali and his grandson, the latter is also interested in training the old-school way. This was proved after Walsh paid homage to none other than Sylvester Stallone as he sported the iconic ‘Rocky’ jumpsuit and trained in the blistering cold.

Walsh posted a photo of this on Twitter with the caption. “First day of camp. Old school training.” he wrote

This was not all as the fans were quick to jump on and react to Ali’s grandson paying homage to ‘Rocky’

Fans react to the grandson of Muhammad Ali paying tribute to ‘Rocky’

Walsh has competed in 7 professional bouts and also boasts an undefeated record. Moreover, his last victory came in the arena where his grandfather had some of boxing’s most iconic matches, Madison Square Garden.

One fan stated that Walsh was training just like his grandfather and that he loved seeing modern fighters use old-school methods of training.

Another fan claimed that old-school training methods were the ones that make all the difference in a fight.

Read More: ‘I Was Shaking’: Muhammad Ali Admitted He Was ‘Nervous and Scared’ After Taking the Biggest Step of His Life

The user @IlikeSports loved to see Walsh in training like Rocky and was also excited for his next fight.

One fan even went as far as claiming that the old ways of training were the best. He added that Walsh was a hard worker like his grandfather and that he will be fighting in the first quarter of 2023.

Lastly, one fan predicted that Walsh would stay undefeated even after his next fight and would boast a record of 8-0.

Walsh is currently a great prospect with the potential to become a future champion. However, he does have a huge chip on his shoulder to match the expectations of his family and the legacy his grandfather left behind. Despite that, Walsh seems motivated and is also willing to train in unorthodox manners to reach the greatness of Ali.

The 7-0 boxer is just 22 years old and does have a lot of time to improve his craft and hope to become a future world champion.

WATCH THIS STORY –  Top 5 Fights on Which Boxing Fans Would Pay Anything to Watch …

What did you think about Walsh paying tribute to Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Rocky’? Let us know in the comments.