Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, was reportedly dating Tavin Hays, who is a graduate of Iowa State University.
The couple was said to be in a committed relationship. Nico and his girlfriend both attended Bishop Gorman High School, and they have known one another since school.
Highlights
- Nico Ali Walsh was dating a girl named Tavin Hays until around 2020.
- However, it is unclear if the couple are still together, as neither of them have shared anything about their love lives.
- The young boxer appears to be focusing on his professional career.
The 24-year-old recently said that Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s fight “robbed us.”
Ali Walsh was asked if he would ever fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer. He replied that they were fighting for a different sports league.
“He is fighting for headlines, and I’m fighting for my bloodline,” Nico said to NewsNation Now.
Nico Ali Walsh And Tavin Hays Began Dating In 2016
The young professional boxer began dating Tavin Hays, whom he had known since their school days, in 2016. They were reported to be in a relationship until around late 2020. But the exact timeline is unknown.
The pair also attended the same Bishop Gorman High School.
As reported by eCelebrityMirror in August 2020, Nico Ali Walsh’s girlfriend, Tavin, was very close to Ali Walsh’s family, and they often posted photos of one another on their respective social media pages.
However, it is unclear whether Nico and Tavin are still together. They have not updated anything about their relationship and don’t seem to follow each other on Instagram anymore.
In addition, their past posts about each other appear to have been deleted.
His Instagram suggests that Nico is highly focused on his professional career. His posts are dedicated mostly to his professional life, training sessions, and memories of his beloved grandfather.
Nico may give updates on his love life soon.
Nico Ali Walsh’s Mother Is Of African-American And His Father Is Of Irish-American Descent
Nico was born on 11 July 2000 to Rasheda Ali and Bob Walsh. He has one sibling, Biaggio Ali Walsh, who is an amateur MMA fighter.
The Walsh brothers have African ancestry from their mom’s side and Irish ancestry from their father’s side.
Nico and Biaggio are the only two grandsons of the late Muhammad Ali who are pursuing careers in combat sports.
While Walsh and Biaggio are carving their own unique paths in boxing, his mother, Rasheda Ali opened up about her concerns that her children might suffer brain trauma.
In an interview with USA Today, Rasheda Ali revealed that her father, Muhammad Ali, three decades of struggle with Parkinson’s disease was thought to have been caused by head trauma.
“There are a lot of people in my circles who are in the neurocognitive world, one in particular who is, like, please tell your kids not to box.”
Rasheda Ali
She also mentioned that some parents “snub their nose at the dismay of me allowing my kids to fight.”
“I love the word allowing because my kids are not kids anymore. Even if I had something to say about it, they’re adults and they can make their decisions.”
Rasheda Ali
In addition, Nico and Biaggio’s mom said their grandfather, who passed away in 2016, would be so proud of them.
Additional Information
As reported by Marca, Nico Ali Walsh has a net worth of $20 million, which he amassed through his professional boxing career, his skills, and his determination.
Nico made his professional debut on 14 August 2021, wearing his grandfather’s personal white Everlast shorts.
Before turning pro, Ali Walsh trained with the world-renowned trainer Abel Sanchez in Big Bear Lake, California.
