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By Pierre-Andréa Fraile | Sports journalist
An essential boxing legend, Mohamed Ali has inspired many current MMA fighters. But what would his level be in the cage, facing a reference like Jon Jones? His grandson, a specialist in the field, responded.
An icon of the rings at a time when the octagon did not have its current popularity, he must nevertheless follow with pride the exploits of his grandson from beyond. Mohamed Ali can indeed be satisfied with the start of Biaggio Ali Walsh’s amateur MMA career (5-1-0). A member of the PFL, the latter is gradually making a (pre)name in the industry, notably thanks to knockouts that are as devastating as they are viral on the web:
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Muhammad Ali in MMA? His grandson gives his opinion
Rather than following in the footsteps of his illustrious grandfather and taking up boxing, Biaggio Ali Walsh decided to specialize in MMA. A choice that has so far been relatively profitable, which “The People’s Champion” would perhaps also have made if he had been born at that time. In comments reported by MMA Maniathe young prospect also imagined what his level in the discipline would have been:
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Biaggio Ali Walsh: I don’t really know… I think his mentality alone could have taken him very far in MMA. Of course, he should have trained in wrestling, jiu-jitsu and all the other things that are required to fight in MMA. But if it had, I think it would have been excellent.
A major “what-if”, which quickly gave way to another.
So, after offering this first conjecture about his ancestor, Ali Walsh came to bring him closer to a certain… Jon Jones, and even envisaged the unfolding of a fight between the two men:
Biaggio Ali Walsh: Even someone like Jon Jones took inspiration from him when it came to mentality. So if Muhammad Ali had become an MMA fighter and faced Jon Jones, it would be a great fight because they both have a huge mentality. And I think he would have gone the distance pretty well.
Failing to be able to give an answer that would be unanimous in this debate, everyone can therefore try to fantasize this legendary confrontation in their mind.
For Biaggio Ali Walsh, Mohamed Ali would have been able to stand up to Jon Jones if he had made MMA his specialty. And not sure that “Bones” would contradict him, he who has always been extremely respectful towards his legendary elder.
2023-12-31 20:52:59
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