Muhammad Ali's grandson to open for Lomachenko

Andrew Karlov Sept. 28, 2022, 2:34 a.m.
Nico Ali Walsh

The main event of the evening will be a duel Vasily Lomachenko (16-2, 11 KOs) with Jamaine Ortiz (16-0-1, 8 KOs). Also broadcast on ESPN+ will be a featherweight bout between two-time Olympic champion Robeisi Ramirez (10-1, 6 KOs) and Jesse Magdaleno (29-1, 18 KOs). Fans will also be able to see Olympic heavyweight vice-champion Richard Torres Jr. (3-0, 3 KOs).

Ali Walsh will fight for the first time in a 6-round fight. His opponent will be Billy Wagner (5-2, 1 KO).

“I am very happy to be back in the game on another important map. Lomachenko is one of the greatest men of our era,” said Ali Walsh.

“My first year as a professional was a great learning experience and I have a great team to help me get to the next level. I respect Billy Wagner and am ready to showcase everything I learned in the gym from my incredible trainer Kay Koroma,” added Ali Walsh.

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