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Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Muhammad Ali’s boxing grandson has revealed that he received the “best advice” for his debut from Tyson Fury.Nico Ali Walsh, 20, will be taking on the first fight of his professional career on August 14 after signing a multi-fight deal with Top Rank.And he has the challenge of upholding his granddad’s reputation, with the boxer formerly known as Cassius Clay regarded as the greatest heavyweight of all time.But Walsh, the son of Ali’s daughter Rasheda Ali Walsh and retired US Marine Corps Sgt Robert Walsh, has also been taking inspiration from Fury.The youngster has been training with the Gypsy King’s coach Sugarhill Steward ahead of his first professional fight.And the 20-year-old has

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAbramorama has acquired global distribution rights to “City of Ali,” a documentary that examines how the death of Muhammad Ali brought the people of his Kentucky hometown together for one memorable week.The film is directed by Graham Shelby and produced by Jonathan McHugh (“Long Live Rock…Celebrate the Chaos”). It features interviews from Asaad Ali, Lonnie Ali, Rahman Ali, Rasheda Ali, Mayor Greg Fischer, members of the Muhammad Ali Center and many more.Following a premiere event on June 3, screenings of “City of Ali” will take place throughout the week at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, as part of the annual Ali Festival, a weeklong community event that celebrates Muhammad’s legacy.