“Something That Stayed With Me” – Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh Once Confessed the Best Advice From Boxing ‘GOAT’

The legendary Muhammad Ali arguably had the biggest impact in the world of combat sports, especially in boxing. His legacy is now being carried by his grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, who is an MMA fighter. The 25-year-old star once opened up on the most important advice he received from ‘The People’s Champion’.

Biaggio Ali Walsh had a great start to MMA career. Till now, he’s fought only in amateur bouts, amassing a record of 6 wins and 1 loss, with all of his wins coming via knockout. Being the grandson of arguably the greatest combat sports athlete of all time, Walsh learned a lot from Muhammad Ali, but there was one important thing that stuck with him after the boxing icon passed away. Let’s take a look at what he had to say.

What was the most important lesson Biaggio Ali Walsh learned from Muhammad Ali?

During a media scrum from a few months ago, Biaggio Ali Walsh opened up on his relationship with ‘The People’s Champion’. He mentioned that Muhammad Ali played a significant role in shaping the person he has become now as an adult. However, the boxing icon asking him to stay modest and humble has been the biggest lesson Walsh ever learned from him. He said, “The biggest lesson he’s [Muhammad Ali] given me is to stay humble. That’s something I’m gonna take with me for the rest of my journey.”

The 25-year-old also mentioned that he is a very religious individual. He grew up preaching the religion of Islam and continues to do so by actively reading the religious text of the Quran that taught him the way he approaches his life. “I read the Quran a lot. I’m Muslim [and] I grew up [as a] Muslim and the Quran tells me that all of this is just an illusion,” the 25-year-old further stated. He even opened up on what he thinks is the most important thing to do as a human being. Let’s take a look at that front.

Ali’s grandson revealed the only thing he cares about

Different individuals have different ideas about what they think is the most important thing in their lives. As such, Biaggio Ali Walsh believes that being a true disciple of God and performing actions for the good of society is the most significant thing for him. He said, “What was really important is worshipping our creator, worshipping God, and doing good deeds so that we go to a good place when we die.”

The 25-year-old MMA fighter does not seem to care too much about how his career pans out to be. The only thing he really cares about is the things he learned from his legendary grandfather and the teachings of the Quran. “It’s the only thing I care about,” Biaggio Ali Walsh added.

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Walsh feels like he’s ready to become a professional fighter after an exceptional amateur career. He is currently fighting under the PFL banner. However, fans are waiting to see if he would consider a move to the UFC down the line and compete against some of the best fighters on the planet.

To know more about Muhammad Ali’s unmatched legacy, tune in to the ES FanCast, LIVE this Friday at 2:30 PM ET. We sit down with Biaggio Ali Walsh, the man responsible for taking his grandfather, Muhammad Ali’s legacy, to MMA.

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