Fast hands run in the family, and Biaggio Ali Walsh’s latest display might have been his most impressive yet.
The grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali scored a first-round knockout on the main card of 2023 PFL 5 at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. The amateur bout against Travell Miller was Walsh’s fourth straight win, with an official stoppage time of 3:27.
Walsh’s hand speed has been a problem for his opponents. Combined with his aggression and composure, he picks his spots well, which resulted in a devastating finish after a left hook dropped Miller in the opening round.
Check out video of the finish below (via Twitter):
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After stumbling in his amateur debut, Walsh has since rattled off four straight first-round knockout finishes and has appeared ready to make the jump to professional competition. PFL has featured three of Walsh’s amateur bouts; wins over Tom Graesser, Isaiah Figueroa and Miller.
Walsh has previously stated he won’t rush to become a pro, and will make that call when his coaches at Xtreme Couture belive he’s ready to take things to the next level.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for PFL 2023, Week 5.
