The young star thanks the late athlete’s attributes for his success
Biaggio Ali Walsh, the 17-year-old grandson of the late Muhammad Ali, was just signed with Wilhelmina Models. His mother, Rasheda Ali, is the daughter of the sports legend and his second wife.
The excited teen announced his recent contract on Twitter, writing: “So excited that I signed with Wilhelmina Models! Thank you and I’m excited to work with you guys! @Wilhelmina (sic).”
Along with landing a modeling contract, Biaggio Ali Wash was also labeled the fastest athlete in high school football. He credits hard work and traits of his late grandfather, whom he called Poppy.
In an interview with Bleacher Report, the teen model added: “I think the similarities with me and my grandfather on the field would be speed.”
The hard-working teen’s high school coach calls him a “double threat,” saying: “Biaggio is one of the fastest kids in the country. He has one of the fastest 40-yard dashes in the United States of America.”
The news came after the passing of his grandfather on June 3. A private funeral was held for Muhammad Ali on Friday, June 6. His body was later transported to Cave Hill Cemetery in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
The funeral procession passed through the streets of Louisville using the same route as Ali’s victory parade in 1960 for winning a gold medal at the Rome Olympics. Thousands of fans lined the streets to pay their respects and say goodbye to the boxing legend.
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