Muhammad Ali's grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, beats Eduardo Ayala to win eighth fight

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Muhammad Ali's grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, continues his impressive start to pro boxing career as he drops Eduardo Ayala before winning via unanimous decision to extend his record to eight unbeaten

Nico Ali Walsh is now unbeaten in eight bouts after his win in Arizona, USAThe 22-year-old sent Eduardo Ayala to the canvas with a right hand in round twoThe bout was featured on the undercard of Emanuel Navarrete vs Liam Wilson 

By Abdi Rashid For Mailonline

Published: 05:10 EST, 4 February 2023 | Updated: 05:11 EST, 4 February 2023

Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh extended his unbeaten start in professional boxing to eight after beating Eduardo Ayala via unanimous decision. 

The bout was featured on the undercard of Emanuel Navarrete vs Liam Wilson at Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona, USA. 

21-year-old Ali Walsh is the son of Rasheda Ali, the second oldest of boxing legend Ali's nine children.  


He went into Friday night's fight with an unbeaten 7-0 record, with his first bout coming in August 2021. 

Ayala, who had the home crowd behind him, started the better of the two fighters in the first round with effective right uppercuts. 

Nico Ali Walsh (above) is now unbeaten in eight bouts after his win in Arizona, USA

However, Ali walsh gained momentum in the next round and sent Ayala to the canvas with his right hand. 

Ali Walsh managed to stay disciplined throughout and found success on a number of occasions with his right hand combined with left hooks. 

After six rounds, judges Dennis O’Connell (60-53), Esther Lopez (59-55) and Tim Cheatham (59-55) rewarded him with victory.   

Prior to the fight, Ali Walsh paid tribute to his grandfather Ali, claiming his career in boxing was inspired by him from a very young age.  

The 22-year-old sent Eduardo Ayala to the canvas with a right hand in round two

Ali Walsh managed to stay disciplined throughout and eventually won via unanimous decision

'If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be boxing. I was just around it when I was a little kid. I was three years old hitting the bags and he was in the gym hitting heavy bags, I was just around it and then i fell in love with it. My discipline kept me in the sport,' he said speaking to AZ Central. 

'There was always a target on my back. I was born under pressure because i felt the pressure of being related to my grandfather when i was in school.

'I felt pressure to get better grades. It's not just boxing in general. When people found out, and they always did, they would want to knock me out so i'm used to it now.'

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