Muhammad Ali’s Model Grandson Set to Make His MMA Debut to “Continue the Tradition of Fighting in My Family”
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Along with his blusterous and outspoken personality, tinged with excellent performances in and outside the ring, Ali, in his time, redefined boxing as a sport. In addition, on many political and social issues, he relentlessly voiced his humanitarian thoughts bereft of hesitation or any fear.
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After Ali’s retirement in 1981, his daughter, Laila Ali, followed in her father’s footsteps. During her active career, Laila Ali held titles in multiple weight classes and made her father proud. Now, after Laila Ali and Nico Walsh, Biaggio Ali Walsh, the eldest of Ali’s grandsons, steps in to carry the family’s fighting torch.
Grandson of Muhammad Ali, Biaggio Ali Walsh begins his fighting career in MMA
Biaggio Ali Walsh, 23, has pursued a career in modeling. In addition, he has played football in his college. Now that Walsh feels his feelings are done with football, with MMA, he embarks upon an entirely new journey. Fite Tv recently took to Twitter and made the announcement.
Muhammad Ali’s model grandson to make MMA debut after end of football career https://t.co/nB3AVdcWmq
— FITE (@FiteTV) June 3, 2022
But why did he leave football and chose MMA but not boxing? Here is what Walsh answered.
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Why did Biaggio Ali Walsh choose MMA and not other sports, such as boxing?
Prior to this decision, Biaggio Walsh played football for the University of California. According to sources, he started his training during the coronavirus pandemic and did the most he could in his garage.
“Pursuing MMA makes me feel more emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally positive. I did no previous combat sports before MMA. I was always just a huge fan of martial arts and boxing,” Walsh said.
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“I have been training MMA for about two and a half years now. Covid hit shortly after I began training so there was obviously a little delay but I worked out in the garage during that time. I train every day two or three times a day; I want to become a champion – the organization or promotion doesn’t matter. I want to make a name for myself and continue the tradition of fighting in my family,” he added.
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It seems Mixed Martial Arts have been helping Walsh remain mentally sane and peaceful. In addition, as he expects, the sport shall also help him continue the fighting tradition of his family.
Anyway, what do you think about Walsh joining MMA instead of boxing? Let us know in the comments below.
Edited by:
Vibhanshu Kumar