Muhammad Ali is widely regarded as the largest boxer of all time, but sport has changed since its time in the square circle, as evidenced by Mike Tyson’s return to ring
Muhammad Ali would have been “entertaining” for the “circus” that some boxing The parties have become today, according to their grandson.
Contrary to what many purists think, the boxing legend may not have been out of elite fighters and Internet personalities, according to Biaggio Ali Walsh.
During a Candid chat with Fight against mirrors This week, Walh explained that his iconic grandfather was surprised by the gigantic modern boxer purses Floyd Mayweather Jr They were hooked in the 2000’s, taking advantage of the wins of the years of Ali in the 60’s and 70’s.
The young man, 26, said, “You know, years ago, when he was still alive, we told Floyd as he paid for his fights because Floyd made a lot of money. He was earning more than 100 million for his fights.
“And my grandfather was sitting in the chair. It’s like” No, no, no. “” Oh, yes. And it’s like: “No, by no means.” I am like “Yes, friend, that’s where the boxing is now.” “”
In spite of many boxing fans posed in the thought of Mike TysonPassed his first place, putting the gloves again in 2024 to make a fight against the YouTube feeling Jake PaulWalh insists that his grandfather would have adopted this event. He added: “In terms of circus struggles, this is what I like to call them, it is money oriented.
“It’s no longer as if it is no longer based on talent, really.
“But to do it … I honestly do not think I would waste, because the audience in the eyes and people who bought to see the struggle was the reason why he even started talking about the rubbish and contributed his personality anyway.
“You know, if you can deceive millions of people to look -you do, do something right, not? So I feel you will not disapprove.
“I feel like I would … It would be entertaining for him to see what is, how it is, who is the next big name in front of the next big name, do you know? So I don’t think he will disapprove.
When Tyson faced Paul at Arlington’s AT & T Stadium, TexasMany were defeated by Tyson’s Unanimous decision -making defeat. The combat, which was broadcast live worldwide NetflixHe saw the fans witnessed Paul, 28, used their speed and higher resistance to dominate the ex-world champion in eight rounds, improving their own professional record at 11-1.
Tyson faced a criticism of criticism of having an attack with Paul, as boxing purists have been vocal on their contempt for the influence that social media stars are having in sport. They claim that fighters are now more interested in lucrative events instead of defying against formidable opponents to win world titles, such as the rule in previous decades.
Ali’s legacy as one of the biggest boxers ever grace in the ring is indisputable. A triple Linear heavy weight champion, the fighter defeated a series of top-notch opponents, accumulating an impressive record of 56-5.
His victories include Triumphs on George Foreman, Leon Spinks and Buster Mathis, not to mention his epic trilogy with Joe Frazier, who culminated in the legendary 1975 Thrilla in Manila. Although Ali died in 2016 at the age of 74, it seems that his grandson Walsh is still in his footsteps, making his own brand in the fighter sports field.
It currently has a 2-0 record without problems in mixed martial arts with the League Fighters Professional, Walsh is cutting off its own way. The light fighter, who trains Xtreme Couture Las vegasNevada, he made a unanimous decision on Emmanuel Palacio in his debut with the organization last February.
This was followed by a first round of Brian Stauleton only six months later. The next WalSH game is scheduled for June 27 against Ronnie Gibbs ChicagoThe Wintrust sand. Speaking about his opponent, he said, “And my opponent, Ronnie, is from Chicago.
“I think he had a pretty good amateur career. He was, I think, 7-1. He is 1-0 now as a professional. He looks like a striker, but he can also face him. He looks like a good game for this struggle.
“I am really excited to be able to show all the things I have improved and all the things I have worked in from my last struggle. And this is what I am most excited about is to be able to show people than.”