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Biaggio Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, recently signed a modelling contract with Wilhelmina Models agency. (Instagram/biaggioaliwalsh/-)
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he 17-year-old grandson of Muhammad Ali, Biaggio Ali Walsh, is not keen to follow in the footsteps of the late boxing legend. Biaggio recently signed a contract with Wilhelmina Models, one of the world’s best model agencies.
Having inherited good looks and his grandfather’s athletic body, Walsh is to join stars such as Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas and Shawn Mendes, who are also represented by Wilhelmina Models.
(Read also: 10 facts a real Muhammad Ali fan must know)
He shared his excitement to his 12,900 Twitter followers on Tuesday.
So excited that I signed with Wilhelmina Models! Thank you and I'm excited to work with you guys! @Wilhelmina
— BIAGGIO ALI WALSH (@BiaggioAli1234) June 14, 2016
Despite the new gig, Walsh is a keen sportsman boasting considerable football skills, a game he played in high school.
“I think my grandfather and I have the same thing on the field; we have the same speed,” he was quoted of saying by kompas.com.
Walsh is the son of Ali’s daughter Rasheda Ali-Walsh. Ali married four times, had a total of nine children and, to date, three grandchildren. (int/kes)
