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Nico Ali Walsh in the decisive blow
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Muhammad Ali's grandson made a successful debut as a professional boxer.
Nico Ali Walsh defeated his compatriot Jordan Weeks on Sunday night by knockout after 70 seconds.
The 21-year-old was wearing shorts that his famous grandfather had given him.
“I am honored to continue writing this story.
My grandfather was in the ring, I wore his shorts for the first and last time, «wrote the middleweight on Instagram after the fight in Catoosa, Oklahoma.
Business administration student Ali Walsh is the son of Ali's daughter Rasheda.
After the victory, he celebrated in the ring with promoter legend Bob Arum, who had once marketed 27 fights by Muhammad Ali.
Boxing icon Ali died in 2016 at the age of 74 after suffering from Parkinson's disease for several decades.
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