In the highly anticipated Professional Fighters League (PFL) playoffs, Biaggio Ali Walsh, grandson of ‘the Greatest’ boxer, Muhammad Ali faced off against Ed Davis. The bout took place at Madison Square Garden. The showdown had fans at the edge of their seats to see whether the spirit of Ali would pull through or if Davis would come out the bigger man. Ali Walsh, who has previously talked of carving his own legacy, came into the fight with an amateur record of 4-1.

Davis initially posed a threat with his menacing jabs. As he advanced on Biaggio, the second round began to look grim. But ultimately, Biaggio managed to navigate the hurdles in front of him, securing a TKO victory in just the second round. The crowd was electric in the aftermath of the impressive and quick upset that could signal the beginning of a new legacy being built. However, there was some apprehension regarding the referee’s decision.

Biaggio Ali Walsh ups the ante in round two

The turning point of the match came in the second round when Biaggio Ali Walsh caught Ed Davis with a powerful right punch. The blow left Davis visibly stunned, staggering backward as his defenses wavered. Biaggio seized the moment, unleashing a rapid and unrelenting series of right-handed punches that put immense pressure on Davis. This onslaught prompted an excited “Oh that hurt him” from the commentators.

The commentators seemed to be right in their observation. Davis struggled to regain his footing against Biaggio’s unyielding assault. The crowd’s anticipation soared as Biaggio’s punches rained down on his opponent. Unable to effectively defend himself, Davis eventually fell to the canvas. Biaggio continued his onslaught, leaving the referee with no choice but to step in and stop the fight, declaring Biaggio Ali Walsh the winner by TKO. However, Ali Walsh in the post-fight interview talked about how it felt like an early stoppage. He also remarked that the fight could have gone on for another round, perhaps. He apologized to the crowd and gave his flowers to the “tough” Ed Davis for the match.

Fans react to TKO victory

Fans seemed to share a similar opinion of the fight. They largely critiqued the early stoppage by the referee. One fan said,

Other fans had similar reactions:

One fan joked:

One viewer drew a parallel to the Sean O’Malley vs. Aljamain Sterling bout, which was criticized for being stopped early by some.

This comment sparked a thread discussing the events of the match:

One fan justified:

In response, one viewer tweeted:

Meanwhile, one fan seemed eager about the fighter’s career progression. Wanting to see Biaggio in a professional match, they tweeted:

The win propels Biaggio Ali Walsh to a 5-1 record. Impressively all his previous victories were by KOs or TKOs. In line with the legacy he has slowly but steadily been building, the fifth victory followed suit. His only loss came via submission by a rear-naked choke to Devin Rothwell back in June 2022. Ever since then, the young Ali has been on a steady upward trajectory.

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Biaggio has talked extensively about his grandfather’s legacy and about how he looks forward to building his own. While the pressure of being related to one of the greatest boxers in the world might potentially be a factor that affects his own career, Biaggio seems to be cruising comfortably. He is slowly but surely making his name known in professional MMA circuits.

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