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Nico Ali Walsh Held to Majority Draw on 'Thrilla in Manila' 50th Anniversary Card

Judges returned one 77-75 card for Kittisak Klinson with two 76-76 totals at Araneta Coliseum during the commemorative event.

Overview

  • The eight-round undercard bout ended level after Klinson’s fast start and a late surge from Ali Walsh.
  • Ali Walsh said he disagreed with the result and thanked Filipino fans as well as his grandfather.
  • He paid homage to Muhammad Ali by leaning on the rope-a-dope and closing with an Ali shuffle.
  • The nostalgia-themed show was promoted by MP Promotions with IBA Pro and headlined by Melvin Jerusalem, who kept his WBC minimumweight title over Siyakholwa Kuse by unanimous decision.
  • Ahead of fight night, Ali Walsh visited local children with cancer and donated gifts.