Muhammad Ali is one of the most prominent as well as well-known fighters in the history of combat sports. Ali has made a name for himself despite the shortcomings in his story and now his lineage is making their way to the top. Ali’s grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh has been making a name for himself in the world of MMA. The young fighter has been on a winning spree and is looking set in his career.

Ali Walsh stands as the sole MMA fighter in his family, poised to embark on his professional journey. At 25 years old, he has diligently upheld the legacy left by his grandfather. It appears that the time has come for this talented fighter to transition into the professional realm, markin͏g a significant milestone in his promising career.

Muhammad Ali’s grandson might be getting into professional MMA

Biaggio Ali Walsh fought against Joel Lopez on November 23, 2023, and showcased a dominant performance. Connecting ͏with a formidable right hook, he skillfully disoriented Lopez, setting the stage for a barrage of relentless blows that eventually resulted in ͏his adversary taking a rather abrupt meeting with the canvas. With this win over Lopez, Ali Walsh is now on a 6-fight winning streak and this might be the time for him to go professional.

Just before the fight, Ali Walsh claimed that if he secured the victory against Lopez, he might consider going pro. “God willing, I put this guy to sleep in November, and I’m going to sit down with my coach and see what he thinks is next,” said Ali Walsh in an interview.

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He further explained that he was too young for the game and would let his coach decide if he was ready. “I like to listen to him, I’m still a baby. He has so much more knowledge than I do. This is not a sport to rush in, but personally, if you were to just ask me individually, I think after this next fight I get the win, God willing, I think I’ll be ready to go pro.”

Walsh faced a setback in his initial fora͏y into amateur competition, but he has swiftly disman͏tled his last five opponen͏ts, securing victories in all instances by stoppage. Notably, he boasts an impressive record of four first-rou͏nd finishes among these triumphs. Will Ali Walsh go to the professional or not defend upon the decision of the coach? However one thing’s for certain his endeavor in the world of MMA has saved him from depression.

Biaggio Ali Walsh on his journey through MMA

Biaggio Ali Walsh candidly revealed his innermost struggles in an interview with Mirror Fighting, recounting the profound challenges he grappled with, including abuse and depression. Reflecting on his journey, he highlighted how embracing MMA served as a lifeline, fundamentally reshaping the trajectory of his life. Undoubtedly, opting to pursue this sport stands out as the most pivotal decision he has ever made.

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During the conversation, the fighter emphasized that MMA saved him from the unhealthy lifestyle he was going through. He emphasized that being a native of Las Vegas had a very bad influence on him and he didn’t like that. Ali Walsh claimed that he never liked the way his life was headed, he became depressed and would often cry at night and that’s when he took the initiative to change his life. “I just told myself, ‘You know what? I’m only 22 years old, I’m just going to go for it and see how far I can go into the sport of MMA,”  said Ali Walsh.

To know more about Muhammad Ali’s unmatched legacy, tune in to the ES FanCast, LIVE this Friday at 2:30 PM ET. We sit down with Biaggio Ali-Walsh, the man responsible for taking his grandfather Muhammad Ali’s legacy to MMA

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