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When Mike Tyson met his hero

BAD MMA News — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:17:52 +0000

People are often starstruck when Mike Tyson enters the room, but what is it like when the roles are reversed? Tyson made waves in the boxing world as a teenager, winning his first 19 fights all by knockout on his way to superstardom. He later won the WBC heavyweight title at just 20 years old, winning each of his fights by stoppage aside from two decision victories up to that point.

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2023 PFL 5 video: Muhammad Ali’s grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh blitzes opponent for first-round finish

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 03:31:20 +0000

Fast hands run in the family, and Biaggio Ali Walsh ’s latest display might have been his most impressive yet. The grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali scored a first-round knockout on the main card of 2023 PFL 5 at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. The amateur bout against Travell Miller was Walsh’s fourth straight win, with an official stoppage time of 3:27. Walsh’s hand speed has been a problem for his opponents. Combined with his aggression and composure, he picks his spots well, which resulted in a devastating finish after a left hook dropped Miller in the opening round. Check out video of the finish below (via Twitter ): BIAGGIO! 1st Round Finish! He improves his amateur record to 4-1! #PFLRegularSeason LIVE NOW ESPN & ESPN+ https://t.co/jPNvomD5xg pic.twitter.com/IsmM5ta6yQ — PFL (@PFLMMA) June 17, 2023 After stumbling in his amateur debut, Walsh has since rattled off four straight first-round knockout finishes and has appeared ready to make the jump to professional competition

Biaggio Ali Walsh: Grandfather Muhammad Ali would have loved Conor McGregor’s peak trash talk

BAD MMA News — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:25:32 +0000

Biaggio Ali Walsh says his grandfather, Muhammad Ali , would have appreciated Conor McGregor ’s trash talk. Legendary boxer Ali, who is widely considered as one of the most influential athletes of all time, was known for his sharp tongue and his ability to back it up in the ring. Ali passed away in 2016 after a battle with Parkinson’s. McGregor’s rise in the UFC drew comparisons to Ali, which “The Notorious” was honored by . Speaking to TMZ , Ali Walsh was asked if his grandfather would have been a fan of MMA, and the rising amateur fighter says yes – especially McGregor’s wit on the mic. “I think he would’ve liked MMA,” Ali Walsh said

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PFL’s Biaggio Ali Walsh has fighting family legacy, but he’s ‘not that different from any other fighter’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:46:14 +0000

Biaggio Ali Walsh loves that he’s the grandson of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali , but he hopes to create his own name. Training out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Walsh is 1-1 in mixed martial arts.

PFL’s Biaggio Ali Walsh has fighting family legacy, but he’s ‘not that different from any other fighter’ – MMA Junkie

Biaggio Ali Walsh talks pressures of a combat sports career in shadow of grandfather, Muhammad Ali

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:03:41 +0000

Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of GOAT boxer Muhammad Ali, will be stepping into the PFL MMA cage on November 25 for what will be just his third amateur fight. The prospect, who remains in un-professional status (for now) will have more eyes on him than most, and he knows that.

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PFL signs Muhammad Ali’s grandson to an amateur contract

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:54:03 +0000

On Wednesday the Professional Fighters League announced it had signed Biaggio Ali Walsh to an amateur MMA contract. Ali Walsh is the grandson of the famed boxer, Muhammad Ali. His will debut for the promotion on their PFL Finals card, slated for November at a location yet to be announced. The 24-year-old fighter is a former running back at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, and began his MMA journey in 2020 by training at Xtreme Couture. Ali Walsh is the brother of professional boxer Nico. “I want to thank Professional Fighters League for their support and confidence in me

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UFC on ABC 3 broadcast team receive iconic ‘Wide World of Sports’ blazers

BAD MMA News — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:55:37 +0000

The UFC on ABC 3 broadcast team will sport a classic look of the network on Saturday. One of the best sports television programs in history, “ABC’s Wide World of Sports,” is known for more than award-winning programming, hosts and commentators. The program introduced the iconic look of the yellow blazer with a giant network logo patch, which quickly became one of the most recognizable looks in sports broadcasting. On Friday, the UFC on ABC 3 broadcast crew of Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Din Thomas, and Megan Olivi received their own blazers as a surprise gift ahead of the event airing on ABC, which will add a throwback element to the event at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.

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Muhammad Ali’s grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh to make amateur MMA debut

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:33:41 +0000

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali ’s grandson will step into an MMA cage on Friday. Biaggio Ali Walsh makes his amateur debut at Fusion Fight League’s Rumble Under the Rims in Billings, Mont. on Friday, which airs live on FITE beginning at 9 p.m. ET

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