But despite disappointing setbacks, the grandson of the great Muhammad Ali believes that it’s only a matter of time before the world realizes just how good he is.

“I know what I have in me, and I know the path that I’m going down,” Ali Walsh said on the Mr. Verzace Podcast. “I’ve already seen it in my head. I will rise to the top.”

Ali Walsh (12-2-1, 5 KOs) has endured mixed results while fighting across the world, particularly in the last three years. He suffered his first defeat in his 10th pro fight (including a no-contest) in August 2023 against Minnesota veteran Sona Akale, who is often used as a steppingstone for prospects.

Ali Walsh avenged the majority-decision defeat the following June, defeating Akale by unanimous decision in their six-round contest.

However, novice Juan Carlos Guerra beat him by split decision over six rounds during his first appearance of 2025 on the Keyshawn-Berinchyk undercard.

He is 2-0-1 since that outing, including a unanimous decision over Jeremiah Sserwadda in December. However, he still felt he needed change. So he began to work with The Ring's 2023 Trainer of the Year Brian “Bomac” McIntyre, who guided pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford from aspiring teenager to multi-weight undisputed champion.

Ali Walsh has yet to fight with McIntyre in his corner. Instead, the two have focused their energy on polishing his technique in the gym as they get comfortable with one another.

“It’s almost like going to school,” Ali Walsh said. “I graduated from UNLV [University of Nevada, Las Vegas] with a business degree, so I’m used to just school, I’m used to homework. Bomac gives me homework. So it feels like school, and I’m learning every day.”