Ali’s grandson wins in pro debut

Nico Ali Walsh holds hands with his mother, Rasheda Ali Walsh, right, and father, Bob Walsh, after defeating Jordan Weeks in a middleweight boxing bout

Nico Ali Walsh made a successful professional debut Saturday night, winning in the first round and then paying homage to his grandfather, Muhammad Ali.

Wearing trunks made for his grandfather, Ali Walsh knocked down his outmatched opponent midway through the first round before the middleweight fight was finally stopped at 1:49 of the round with the victor landing unanswered punches to the head.