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Nico Ali Walsh Wiki, Height, Age, Bio, Net Worth & Career
Nico Ali Walsh is a 21 years old American boxer. He is best known as the grandson of the American boxing legend, Muhammad Ali. Nico has recently made his professional boxing debut on August 14, 2021, where he knocked down Jordan Weeks on the first round of the middleweight bout with 4-2 which include two KOs. Nico Ali Walsh net worth is still not known and is under review at the moment.
Full Name | Nico Ali Walsh |
Birth Date/ Age | 2001/ 21 years old |
Birth Place | Chicago, United States |
Profession | Professional boxer |
Girlfriend | Tavin Hays |
Net Worth | Under Review |
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Early life
Nico Ali Walsh was born in 2001 in Chicago, United States of America. He was born to his parents, Robert Walsh and Rasheda Ali Walsh. His mother, Rasheda Ali is the daughter of late professional boxer, Muhammad Ali, who died in 2016.
Nico’s dad, Robert was serving as a U. S. Marine Corps Sergeant, and his mom, Rasheda is a public speaker who raises money to help people suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Nico has a brother named Biaggio Ali Walsh, who is a football player.
Regarding his education detail, he has completed his high school education at Bishop Gorman High School in 2018. Then, he joined the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). As per sources, he is currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business from UNLV.
Career
Nico has followed his grandfather’s footsteps, and he is on the way to become the next boxing legend. When he was just 10, he competed in charity fights. Then, he joined the amateur circuit when he reached 14 years of age. Nico’s aunt, Laila Ali is one of the best female boxers of all time. Likewise, his uncle, Mike Joyce is a boxing coach who trains boxers.
Nico shared a good bond with his grandfather, Muhammad Ali, whom he used to call Poppy. Ali even shared some of his powerful magic boxing tricks with him. As a kid, he was mostly surrounded by boxing where he grew up looking at his Poppy becoming a global icon and activist.
Nico is all grown up now, and he is on a way to make his Poppy proud. He is currently promoted by Bob Arum’s Top Rank Boxing. Top Rank Boxing has also promoted his grandfather’s 27 fights. Nico has most recently made his professional boxing debut against Jordan Weeks on August 14, 2021.
In his first professional boxing match, he defeated Jordan with a Knock Out in the first round of the middleweight bout. The boxing match was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino based in Tulsa. Most of the people from the crowd were supporting him, and chanting him saying “Ali! Ali!”.
Nico Ali Walsh Height, Weight & Measurements
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At the current age of 21, Nico Ali Walsh stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches or 183 cm tall and weighs around 75 kg or 165 pounds. His body stats like chest size, waist size, and arms size are not available at the moment. Likewise, his hair color and eye color are both black.
Nico Ali Walsh Personal Life
Nico Ali Walsh is reported to be dating a lady named Tavin Hays. His lady love, Tavin studies at the Lowa State University. As per the report, he is dating Tavin Hays since 2016. They both have studied at the same school, Bishop Gorman High School. Nico and Tavin have fallen in love with each other since school days, and still, they are together.
Nico Ali Walsh Net Worth
Nico Ali Walsh has not shared his exact net worth figure yet. He has just made his professional boxing debut, and still, he has a long way to travel to reach the success point where his grandfather, Muhammad Ali has reached.
Looking at his first boxing match, it seems that he would surely make his name big as a professional boxer. On the other hand, his legendary grandfather, Muhammad Ali had earned an approximate net worth of $80 million.