“Opening Scene of Creed 3”: Months After First Pro Loss, Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Gets African Fans Hyped Up by Announcing Comeback Fight in Their Motherland

Muhammad Ali‘s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, encountered his first boxing defeat, leaving his supporters crying foul and branding it a ‘robbery.’ The 23-year-old, who had previously won all eight of his initial fights, faced Sona Akale on August 26 and suffered a split decision loss that sparked controversy.

Notably, Ali Walsh had previously drawn with Danny Rosenberger in May, a result that was later overturned due to a failed drug test. However, Walsh has decided to move on to his next fight and planned to schedule the fight in his ‘motherland’, Africa. The fans hyped him up for such a decision.

Fans are excited to see Nico Ali Walsh fight in Africa

In a recent post on Instagram, Nico Ali Walsh posted the official poster of his fight on December 16 in Guinea, Africa. He also posted a video of his grandfather where he talked about fighting George Foreman in the Democratic Republic of Congo back in 1974. The fans couldn’t be more excited.

One of the fans stated that Walsh would be impersonating the opening scene of Creed 3, as it also starts in the land of Africa. They wrote, “Didn’t creed fight in Africa opening scene of creed 3.”

Another fan posed a question about the future opponent of Walsh. They wrote, “Who’s he fighting?”

One fan urged Walsh to showcase his boxing prowess and tell the world about his inevitable skills. They wrote, “You know what to do Nico show them how skilled you really is in this fight big dawg!”

A fan suggested that Walsh should fight in the hometown of Muhammad Ali to pay him a tribute. They wrote, “Fight in louisville to honor ali in his home town.”

An Instagram user mentioned that it’s about time Walsh makes a comeback in the ring. They wrote, “It’s time for a comeback!!!”

The fans are pretty keen to see Walsh inside the ring again. And it’s great to see him walk in the footprints of his grandfather.

Muhammad Ali created history in Africa

On October 30, 1974, the historic bout between Muhammad Ali and defending champion George Foreman unfolded in Kinshasa, Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ali’s triumphant victory marked his reclaiming of the world heavyweight boxing title. Dubbed the “Rumble in the Jungle” by Ali himself, the name has since become synonymous with this legendary clash.

Notably, both fighters, despite the fight occurring in Africa, hailed from the southern region of the United States—Ali from Louisville, Kentucky, and Foreman from Houston, Texas.

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Just like his grandfather, Walsh may also create history in the ‘motherland’. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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