US EditionThrilla in Manila: Ali’s grandson Nico to fight Thai journeyman
Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, fights in an eight-round middleweight bout at the iconic venue to honor the 50th anniversary of the legendary Thrilla in Manila.
- On October 29, 2025, Nico Ali Walsh will fight Patumpong Saengarun in an eight-round non-title middleweight bout at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
- This October marks the 50th anniversary of Thrilla in Manila, with Smart Araneta Coliseum and Araneta City coordinating a nationwide celebration led by the Philippine Sports Commission.
- Saengarun brings a 14-10 record with seven knockouts and a unanimous decision win over Sukda Turata last August, while Viva Promotions' Brendan Gibbons announced the bout.
- Placed as a special feature, Walsh appears on a card with MP Promotions fighters, while carrying Rasheda Ali's fighting bloodline to build his own name.
- The original 1975 fight took place on October 1, 1975, drawing a capacity crowd of 30,000 and brutal late rounds that tested Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's endurance.
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This October marks 50 years since the iconic boxing match known as the “Thrilla in Manila” was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, also called The Big Dome. The legendary 1975 bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier is widely regarded as one of the greatest fights in boxing history and brought global attention to […] The post Smart Araneta Coliseum marks 50th anniversary of ‘Thrilla in Manila’ appeared first on Interaksyon.
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