Great! Grandson Of Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali, Biaggio Ali Walsh Makes MMA Debut At Rumble Under The Rims

Biaggio Ali Walsh (kiri) (Instagram @biaggioaliwalsh)

JAKARTA - This Friday, the grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali will make his debut in the contact sport. Unlike his grandfather, Biaggio Ali Walsh will try to make his own history in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

The 23-year-old fighter will be part of the gladiators that will be featured in Fusion Fight League's Rumble Under The Rims.

It should be noted, Biaggio is the older brother of Nico Ali Walsh and both are sons of Rasheda Ali.

When Nico chose to fight in boxing where he was unbeaten in five fights, Biaggio followed his instincts to take on more complex challenges.

“I've been practicing MMA for two and a half years. However, COVID-19 came shortly after, so there was a bit of a delay, but during that time I was working out in the garage," Biaggio was quoted as saying by Marca, Friday, June 2.

"I would say growing up in boxing made me a boxer, but I consider myself quite complete and even though I started training without any particular foundation, I learned all the disciplines at the same time," he continued.

What is also interesting about Biaggio is that, along with his university studies, he also plunged into the world of modeling.

"I'm focused on finishing college and getting better at the gym. If a paid modeling job is coming, I want to make sure it fits into my school and gym schedule. There really isn't a balance between modeling and working out because I rarely model," she says.

With Muhammad Ali's personality characteristics, his grandson was clear that he would strive to become a champion in contact sports.

"I want to be a champion. It doesn't matter organization or promotion. I just want to make my name and continue my family's fighting tradition," he said.