The grandson of boxing icon Muhammad Ali will make his professional debut on August 14 and says he is “honoured” to continue his grandfather’s “legacy”.
Nico Ali Walsh has signed with American promoter Bob Arum, who promoted 27 of his grandfather’s fights.
The 20-year-old will mix the start of his professional journey with a final year of study for a business degree.
Muhammad Ali won boxing’s world heavyweight title on three occasions.
The fighter known as ‘The Greatest’ died in 2016 and had been battling Parkinson’s syndrome for over three decades.