Muhammad Ali's Grandson Nico Ali Walsh Wins in Pro Debut
Nico Ali Walsh celebrates after defeating Jordan Weeks on Aug. 14.
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Tulsa, Okla. (AP) -- Nico Ali Walsh made a successful pro debut Saturday night, winning in the first round and then paying homage to his grandfather, Muhammad Ali.
Wearing trunks made for his grandfather, Ali Walsh knocked down his outmatched opponent midway through the first round before the middleweight fight was finally stopped at 1:49 of the round with Ali Walsh landing unanswered punches to the head.