Nico Ali Walsh made a successful pro debut on 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 finally stopped at 1:49 with Ali Walsh landing unanswered punches to the head.

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“It’s been an emotional journey, this whole ride,” Ali Walsh said. “Obviously, my grandfather, I’ve been thinking about him so much. I miss him.”

The fight between Ali Walsh, a 21-year-old college student, and Jordan Weeks was notable not because of anything the two had done in the ring but because Ali Walsh was trying to follow in his grandfather's footsteps into boxing.

Still, Ali Walsh looked competent for a relative novice and displayed good hand speed and power against Weeks, an MMA fighter he had stopped in his last boxing match.

Ali Walsh celebrated with family members in the ring afterward with 89-year-old promoter Bob Arum, who promoted 27 of Muhammad Ali's fights.

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“I’m a believer in genes,” Arum said.

Ali Walsh said the white trunks with black lining was made for his grandfather, who gave them to him.

“I’m never wearing these trunks again,” he said.

Nico Ali Walsh made a successful pro debut on 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 finally stopped at 1:49 with Ali Walsh landing unanswered punches to the head.

Nico Ali Walsh made a successful pro debut on 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 finally stopped at 1:49 with Ali Walsh landing unanswered punches to the head. ALSO READ: 75th Independence Day: PM Modi congratulates Tokyo Olympics stars, says 'inspired future generations' “It’s been an emotional journey, this whole ride,” Ali Walsh said. “Obviously, my grandfather, I’ve been thinking about him so much. I miss him.” The fight between Ali Walsh, a 21-year-old college student, and Jordan Weeks was notable not because of anything the two had done in the ring but because Ali Walsh was trying to follow in his grandfather's footsteps into boxing. Still, Ali Walsh looked competent for a relative novice and displayed good hand speed and power against Weeks, an MMA fighter he had stopped in his last boxing match. Ali Walsh celebrated with family members in the ring afterward with 89-year-old promoter Bob Arum, who promoted 27 of Muhammad Ali's fights. ALSO READ: Football: Chelsea not Premier League title favourites, says manager Thomas Tuchel “I’m a believer in genes,” Arum said. Ali Walsh said the white trunks with black lining was made for his grandfather, who gave them to him. “I’m never wearing these trunks again,” he said.

Boxing: Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh wins in pro debut

Boxing legend and anti-racist activist Muhammad Ali’s son has said that he doesn’t think that his father would have supported the current Black Lives Matter movement, calling participants in the movement "racist," The New York Post reported on Saturday.

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Legendary boxer’s only biological son Muhammad Ali Junior said that “I think this Black lives matter movement is racist in itself.”

He added: "It's not just Black lives matter, white lives matter, Chinese lives matter, all lives matter, and everybody’s life matters. God loves everyone — he never singled anyone out. Killing is wrong no matter who it is."

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''My father would have said, 'They aren’t nothing but devils," Ali Jr, 47, said. "My father said, 'all lives matter.' I don't think he'd agree."

Ali Jr. referenced some of the destructive actions of looters in recent weeks as part of his own dissatisfaction with the Black Lives Matter movement.

"Black Lives Matter is not a peaceful protest. Antifa never wanted it peaceful. I would take them all out," Ali Jr said. 
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"It's a racial statement," he said of Black Lives Matter. "It's pitting black people against everyone else. It starts racial things to happen; I hate that." 
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People have marched around the world as part of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations following the death of George Floyd in the US last month. 
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Black Lives Matter (BLM) is an organized movement favouring non-violent civil disobedience in protest against alleged incidents of police brutality against Afro-American people. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Boxing legend and anti-racist activist Muhammad Ali’s son has said that he doesn’t think that his father would have supported the current Black Lives Matter movement, calling participants in the movement "racist," The New York Post reported on Saturday.

Boxing legend and anti-racist activist Muhammad Ali’s son has said that he doesn’t think that his father would have supported the current Black Lives Matter movement, calling participants in the movement "racist," The New York Post reported on Saturday. Also read: Indigenous Taiwanese demand justice in local Black Lives Matter protest Legendary boxer’s only biological son Muhammad Ali Junior said that “I think this Black lives matter movement is racist in itself.” He added: "It's not just Black lives matter, white lives matter, Chinese lives matter, all lives matter, and everybody’s life matters. God loves everyone — he never singled anyone out. Killing is wrong no matter who it is." Also read: Rapper Lil Wayne sides with the police on Black Lives Matter issue, says My life was saved by a white cop ''My father would have said, 'They aren’t nothing but devils," Ali Jr, 47, said. "My father said, 'all lives matter.' I don't think he'd agree." Ali Jr. referenced some of the destructive actions of looters in recent weeks as part of his own dissatisfaction with the Black Lives Matter movement. "Black Lives Matter is not a peaceful protest. Antifa never wanted it peaceful. I would take them all out," Ali Jr said. "It's a racial statement," he said of Black Lives Matter. "It's pitting black people against everyone else. It starts racial things to happen; I hate that." People have marched around the world as part of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations following the death of George Floyd in the US last month. Black Lives Matter (BLM) is an organized movement favouring non-violent civil disobedience in protest against alleged incidents of police brutality against Afro-American people. (With inputs from agencies)

Muhammad Ali's son says dad wouldn't have supported protests over George Floyd's death

A son of boxing legend Muhammad Ali was held for questioning for two hours at a Florida airport upon returning from Jamaica because of his Arabic-sounding name, US media reported late Friday.

Muhammad Ali Jr, 44, who was born in Philadelphia and has a US passport, was traveling with his mother Khalilah Camacho-Ali, the late sports icon&#39;s second wife, friend and lawyer Chris Mancini told the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Mancini told the newspaper that both were held for questioning on the Fort Lauderdale International Airport on February 7 because of their Arabic-sounding names.

Camacho-Ali however was released after she showed US Customs agents a photo of herself with her ex-husband.

Ali Jr however had no such photo -- and according to Mancini was held for nearly two hours and repeatedly asked &quot;Where did you get your name from?&quot; and &quot;Are you Muslim?&quot;

When he said that he - like his father - was a Muslim, the agents asked further probing questions.

&quot;To the Ali family, it&#39;s crystal clear that this is directly linked to Mr. Trump&#39;s efforts to ban Muslims from the United States,&quot; Mancini told the Courier-Journal, a reference to President Donald Trump&#39;s late January executive order imposing a 90-day entry ban for citizens of seven Muslim majority countries.

The travel ban has since been halted by a US federal court.

Mancini said that he and the Ali family are trying to find out how many other people were stopped for similar questioning, and are considering a federal lawsuit.

Airport and Customs officials did not answer queries from the newspaper about the case.

Muhammad Ali, one of the iconic 20th century sports heroes, died after a long battle with Parkinson&#39;s Disease on June 3. He was 74.

Ali was celebrated as much for his three world heavyweight titles as for his civil rights battles outside the ring.

In 1964 Ali dropped his birth name of Cassius Clay when he converted to Islam.

The Louisville, Kentucky native was married four times he was survived by seven daughters and two sons.

(AFP)

 
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Muhammad Ali Jr was held for nearly two hours and repeatedly asked 'Where did you get your name from?' and 'Are you Muslim?'

A son of boxing legend Muhammad Ali was held for questioning for two hours at a Florida airport upon returning from Jamaica because of his Arabic-sounding name, US media reported late Friday. Muhammad Ali Jr, 44, who was born in Philadelphia and has a US passport, was traveling with his mother Khalilah Camacho-Ali, the late sports icon's second wife, friend and lawyer Chris Mancini told the Louisville Courier-Journal. Mancini told the newspaper that both were held for questioning on the Fort Lauderdale International Airport on February 7 because of their Arabic-sounding names. Camacho-Ali however was released after she showed US Customs agents a photo of herself with her ex-husband. Ali Jr however had no such photo -- and according to Mancini was held for nearly two hours and repeatedly asked "Where did you get your name from?" and "Are you Muslim?" When he said that he - like his father - was a Muslim, the agents asked further probing questions. "To the Ali family, it's crystal clear that this is directly linked to Mr. Trump's efforts to ban Muslims from the United States," Mancini told the Courier-Journal, a reference to President Donald Trump's late January executive order imposing a 90-day entry ban for citizens of seven Muslim majority countries. The travel ban has since been halted by a US federal court. Mancini said that he and the Ali family are trying to find out how many other people were stopped for similar questioning, and are considering a federal lawsuit. Airport and Customs officials did not answer queries from the newspaper about the case. Muhammad Ali, one of the iconic 20th century sports heroes, died after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease on June 3. He was 74. Ali was celebrated as much for his three world heavyweight titles as for his civil rights battles outside the ring. In 1964 Ali dropped his birth name of Cassius Clay when he converted to Islam. The Louisville, Kentucky native was married four times he was survived by seven daughters and two sons. (AFP)

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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali's son detained at US airport, questioned about Muslim identity