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Video | Mike Tyson Shows Muhammad Ali’s Grandson, Nico Ali Walsh His Pigeon Coop

Mike TysonFresh off his fifth professional victory last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada – undefeated professional boxer, Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of former heavyweight champion, the late, Muhammad Ali was invited to another former boxing great’s pigeon fancying collection; Mike Tyson.  Walsh, who managed to land his fifth consecutive victory with an opening round knockout […]

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Fresh off his fifth professional victory last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada – undefeated professional boxer, Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of former heavyweight champion, the late, Muhammad Ali was invited to another former boxing great’s pigeon fancying collection; Mike Tyson. 

Walsh, who managed to land his fifth consecutive victory with an opening round knockout win over Alejandro Ibarra at the end of April – scored his fourth career knockout triumph to boot. 

The win followed prior career victories for Walsh over the quartet of Jeremiah Yeager, Reyes Sanchez, James Westley II, and Jordan Weeks. Walsh made his professional debut back in August of last year. 

Nico Ali Walsh meets Mike Tyson following fifth professional win in April

Walsh, the nephew of fellow professional boxer, Laila Ali, and the grandson of the above mentioned, Muhammad Ali was recently invited to the ranch of former heavyweight champion and revered knockout artist, Tyson – who demonstrated to handle and hold pigeons, as well as snatching one from the coop after handing it to Walsh. 

“Mike Tyson inviting Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh to see his pigeons…” Reporter, Michael Benson tweeted accompanied by the pair’s meeting. 

Recently in the news himself, former boxing champion, Mike Tyson was involved in a physical altercation on a flight where he was video punching and striking another male who is alleged to have harassed him before the plane left the runway in San Francisco. Tyson will not face any charges for his part in the physical altercation.

“We have reviewed the police reports of the San Francisco Police Department and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and have viewed the various videos collected by law enforcement from others on the plane,” The San Mateo County District Attorney, Steven Wagstaffe said in a statement released. “Our decision is that we will not file any charges against Mr. (Mike) Tyson based on the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.”

“These include the conduct of the victim leading up to the incident, the interaction between Mr. Tyson and the victim, as well as the requests of both the victim and Mr. Tyson that no charges be filed in this case.’

Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Nico Ali Scores Brutal One Punch KO In The First Round

Nico Ali, Muhammad AliNico Ali Walsh, a grandson of Muhammad Ali, has extended his unbeaten run to five with a brutal knockout win over Alejandro Ibarra in the first round. Boxing legend Ali’s grandson has had a promising start in his professional boxing career. This past Saturday, Nico Ali Walsh took on Alejandro Ibarra on the undercard of […]

Nico Ali, Muhammad Ali

Nico Ali Walsh, a grandson of Muhammad Ali, has extended his unbeaten run to five with a brutal knockout win over Alejandro Ibarra in the first round.

Boxing legend Ali’s grandson has had a promising start in his professional boxing career. This past Saturday, Nico Ali Walsh took on Alejandro Ibarra on the undercard of Shakur Stevenson vs Oscar Valdez at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The 21-year-old boxer is the son of Rasheda Ali, the second oldest of the boxing legend’s nine children.

Check out the first-round KO below.

Coming into the fight with an unblemished record of four victories, Nico added another knockout to his previous three KO wins with a hard-hitting overhand that sent Ibarra crashing down to the canvas.

This marked the second defeat for Ibarra in nine professional bouts. Walsh paid a tribute to his late grandfather following the win.

Nico Ali shared how his mother Rasheda gets emotional watching him compete because of his likeness to the late Ali.

“This is just a testament to all the work I put in. Stuff like this happens when you put the work in. I’m bringing my grandpa back to life, and that’s why mum gets so emotional because she’s seeing her dad again and hearing her dad’s name to me,” he said.

Historic night for boxing

In addition to witnessing the incredible first-round KO by Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico Ali, April 30 marked a very important night in the history of boxing.

Irish pioneer Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano became the first two female boxers to headline the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York. The two athletes went to war in a close-fought contest reminiscent of Hagler-Hearns that had the roaring crowd on its feet throughout the bout.

Their 10-round affair will surely go down as one of the greatest boxing fights ever as Taylor managed to recover from a midway knockdown to defend her titles.

With performances like the one we got to see last Saturday, Nico Ali could very well be heading on the way to headlining MSG himself given he racks up an impressive record ahead.

Do you see Muhammad Ali in his grandson Nico Ali Walsh’s performance?