Nico Ali Walsh facts for kids

Nico Ali Walsh (born July 11, 2000) is an American professional boxer. He is the grandson of the famous boxer Muhammad Ali. When Nico made his first professional fight in August 2021, he wore his grandfather's white boxing shorts. These shorts were given to him in 2016 after his grandfather passed away.

Becoming a Professional Boxer

Before becoming a professional in 2021, Nico Ali Walsh trained for several months. He worked with Abel Sanchez, a well-known boxing trainer, in California. Nico had about 30 amateur boxing matches, which is a "limited" amateur career. In early 2021, he decided to become a professional boxer.

He started working with SugarHill Steward, who also trains Tyson Fury. Nico is promoted by Bob Arum's company, Top Rank. This company also promoted 27 of his grandfather's fights.

Early Fights and Wins

Nico's first professional fight was on August 14, 2021. He fought Jordan Weeks and won by a technical knockout in the first round. This means the referee stopped the fight because one boxer could not safely continue.

His second fight was on October 23, 2021, against James Westley II. Nico won this fight by a technical knockout in the third round. On December 11, 2021, he fought Reyes Sanchez. Nico won this match by a majority decision. This means most of the judges agreed he won, but one judge thought it was a tie.

Continuing His Winning Streak

Nico continued to fight and win in 2022. On January 29, 2022, he fought Jeremiah Yeager. He won by a technical knockout in the second round.

On April 30, 2022, Nico faced Alejandro Ibarra. He won this fight with a knockout in the first round. A knockout happens when a boxer is hit so hard they cannot get up within a count of ten. Nico wanted to keep fighting often during his first year as a professional.

Later, Nico fought Reyes Sanchez again on August 20, 2022. He had not been happy with his performance in their first fight. This time, Nico knocked out Reyes Sanchez in the second round.

Recent Matches and Record

As of July 2025, Nico Ali Walsh has had 15 professional fights. He has won 12 of these fights, with 5 wins coming by knockout. He has lost 2 fights and had 1 fight end in a "no contest." A no contest means the fight result was changed later, often due to a rule violation.

His most recent fight was on May 10, 2025, where he won against Ebenezer Sowah.

Personal Life

Nico Ali Walsh is a Muslim. He is the grandson of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. His aunt, Laila Ali, is also a famous boxer.

Nico saw how challenging boxing was for both his grandfather and his aunt. He thought carefully about whether he should follow in their footsteps. In the end, it was his grandfather's influence that kept him involved in the sport.

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