Ttwo young fighters with recognizable surnames won their respective matches in Atlanta over the weekend. Evan Holyfield and Niko Ali Walsh – 24 and 21 respectively – each comes out on top.
Young Holyfield one of his famous father’s 11 sons and easily dominates Charles Stanford to win his eighth consecutive fight as a pro in the second round after having over 80 amateur fights under his belt.
That same evening Ali Walsh – Muhammad Aligrandson – beat James Wesley IIalthough his performance was less convincing than Holyfieldwith.
“I am fortunate to be carrying on my grandfather’s legacy.” Ali Walsh said after the fight.
“I think everyone who loves my grandfather is looking at me and I love that I can continue the legacy.”