Muhammad Ali's grandson hails 'huge impact' of icon as he eyes £865k MMA prize

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Muhammad Ali's MMA fighting grandson has talked up his desire to continue the legacy of 'The Greatest' after signing for the Professional Fighters League [PFL].Biaggio Ali Walsh, 24, will compete in the organisation's tournament finals event in November, with the location to be confirmed.

The former college football star will be competing for a winning prize of £865,000, potentially career-changing for an amateur, before going pro next year.Ali himself is considered one of the most legendary boxing figures in history, and the sport's first global star.

His two most famous bouts, the 'The Thriller in Manilla' and 'Rumble in the Jungle' remain etched in folklore.READ NOW: Muhammad Ali had incredible reaction to fan reciting infamous Joe Frazier dissThe young star's family name will undoubtedly bring publicity to the MMA tournament, and he cited his grandfather's impact as he outlined his own quest for greatness: "I want to thank Professional Fighters League for their support and confidence in me," Ali Walsh said."I have a legacy to live up to, a legacy that my grandfather began, that my brother and I continue.

I chose to continue that legacy here in the Professional Fighters League. My one and only goal is to one day become a PFL World Champion."Ali Walsh has initially admitted he never set out for a career in combat sports, but has always been inspired by the man who would famously 'float like a butterfly and sting like a bee': "My grandfather had a huge impact on my entire life," he continued.Is Muhammad Ali the greatest of all time?