Biaggio Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson, has signed with the Professional Fighters League.
The 24-year-old Chicago fighter has signed as an amateur with the organisation and has started training as he plans to become a professional under the PFL next year.
Ali Walsh intends to make his debut on the undercard of the 2022 PFL World Championship.
A statement confirmed: “Ali Walsh began his MMA journey in 2020 training in Las Vegas at Xtreme Couture. The grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, a three-time world heavyweight champion, and brother of professional boxer Nico, an undefeated middleweight; Ali Walsh will look to add to his family legacy in combat sports.”
Ali Walsh said: “I want to thank the Professional Fighters League for their support and confidence in me. I can’t wait to enter the PFL SmartCage.
“I have a legacy to live up to, a legacy that my grandfather began, that my brother and I continue, I chose to continue that legacy here in the Professional Fighters League. My one and only goal is to one day become a PFL World Champion.”
Ali Walsh's brother, Nico Ali Walsh, is also a professional fighter boasting a 6-0 (5 KOs) boxing record.