But I do look forward to a break and a few days off from school. Walsh: I don’t celebrate Christmas or, really, any holidays in the coming weeks. Do you get any break from training after Saturday’s fight?
We’ve talked about life and serious conversations, joking conversations and most of the time we are together we’re joking and laughing.ĪF: Winter holidays and the New Year are coming up. He’s basically just an extended member of the family at this point. So, having him on my team and having is support is really awesome. He actually reminds me of my grandfather, the way he treats others. Walsh: Flav is just an amazing person and he’s got such a warm heart and soul. at State Farm Arena on Octoin Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) Top Rank via Getty ImagesĪF: You are pretty close friends with rapper Flavor Flav, another life sized personality. “I would just say I'm an aggressive fighter, and I just try to use that forward aggression in a fight to win fights and to knockouts," Ali Walsh said.Flavor Flav (center) congratulates Nico Ali Walsh (R) celebrate after the win over James Westley II. I think boxers in general, no matter where they're from, they know that if you're fighting in Madison Square Garden, then, like, you've made it.”Īli Walsh, who currently owns a 2-0 record, will continue to carve out his legacy in the boxing world on ESPN when he faces Xander Zayas. “I know that he loved New York because he had so many fights here. "The fact that I get to walk around the same grounds that he and Joe Frazier and so many others have is awesome," Ali Walsh said. The “Ali” name will once again be announced inside the Mecca. Nico is set to make his debut inside on Saturday. WATCH: is living up to the family name, following in the footsteps of the greatest fighter of all time - his grandfather, Muhammad Ali. Definitely for building my own legacy, but a lot for continuing my grandfather's legacy,” Ali Walsh said.Īli Walsh, who turned pro this year, is set to make his boxing debut on Saturday at Madison Square Garden - the same venue that once saw so many memorable Muhammad Ali fights. "This boxing journey is so important to me. In fact, it was inspired by the greatest fighter of all time - his grandfather, Muhammad Ali. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - UNLV senior Nico Ali Walsh's love for boxing can be traced back to a young age.
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