Muhammad Ali’s grandson channels boxing legend’s tactics in ‘Thrilla in Manila 2’ but is denied win 1<\/p>\n Ali Walsh had some decent spells, but it wasn’t enough to secure him the winCredit: IBA<\/p>\n The card, dubbed ‘Thrilla In Manila 2’<\/a>, in a nod to Ali and Frazier’s barnburning third bout, was promoted by Manny Pacquiao<\/a>‘s MP Promotions and IBA Pro.<\/p>\n Melvin Jerusalem topped the bill in a WBC minimumweight title defence against Siyakholwa Kuse.<\/p>\n But before then, Ali Walsh took centre stage on the undercard.<\/p>\n Unlike the original ‘Thrilla in Manila’, this one didn’t end with a member of the Ali clan getting their hand raised. <\/p>\n Instead, Ali Walsh was held to a majority draw by Klinson.<\/p>\n One judge scored the bout 77-75 in Klinson’s favour, while the other two submitted even scorecards of 76-76.<\/p>\n A disappointed Ali Walsh vented his frustrations with the result in the immediate aftermath.<\/p>\n But more than anything, he was thankful for the opportunity.<\/p>\n “I wouldn’t be here today if not for God and my grandfather,” he said.<\/p>\n “So I want to thank my grandfather for putting on an amazing show fifty years ago in this arena.<\/p>\n “Thank you for having me, and I hope to be back soon. <\/p>\n “I don’t agree with the decision, but I know you guys saw the real victor tonight. Thank you guys so much for coming out.”<\/p>\n Story of the fight <\/p>\n The fight was a tale of two halves. <\/p>\n Klinson got off to a fast start, trapping Ali against the ropes and unloading heavy combinations in the first three frames.<\/p>\n But by round four, Klinson’s output began to lower as he stepped off Ali Walsh and looked to counter off the back foot.<\/p>\n![\"Ali](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nico-ali-walsh-2.jpg\")
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