Ali's grandson to return at Lomachenko-Commey undercard

Niko Ali Walsh
Niko Ali Walsh

On December 11 at a boxing night in New York Niko Ali Walsh (2-0, 2 KO) will have his third pro fight. The grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali will face Reyes Sanchez (6-0, 2 KOs).

Walsh, 21, made his pro ring debut in August and made his second appearance in October. The American has signed a promotional deal with Top Rank.

The main event of this evening will be the duel between Vasily Lomachenko (15-2, 11 KO) and Richard Commey (30-3, 27 KO). The fight will be held in lightweight division, in which both fighters have held world titles in the past.

On the same evening, Jared Anderson (10-0, 10 KOs) will play his next professional fight. The powerful American heavyweight will face Ukrainian Alexander Teslenko (17-1, 13 KOs).