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Ali Walsh celebrated his win in the Ring with his team, which included promoter Bob Arum (blue suit), and Flava Flav (front), his godfather rapper Flava Flav.
As Nico Ali Walsh won his first professional bout, he wore a pair of shorts that his grandfather had given him.
After 70 seconds, Jordan Weeks was knocked out by the 21-year old.
The fight for middleweight in Catoosa (Oklahoma) on Saturday night was stopped just before the end the first round.
Ali Walsh stated, "It's an emotional journey. This whole ride."
"This exceeded all my expectations.
"Obviously, my grandfather. I have been thinking so much about him." He is my grandfather.
Muhammad Ali was the world's heavyweight champion boxing. He also won the title of world heavyweight champion on three occasions. His legendary status in sport led to him being named BBC Sports Personality of the Century in 2000.
Ali Walsh is the son Rasheda Ali's daughter and is currently pursuing a business degree.
Ali Walsh and Bob Arum celebrated the win in the ring together. Arum also promoted 27 fights of his grandfather. Ali Walsh has been signed to Arum’s Top Rank.
