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Nico Ali Walsh Wraps Up Training Camp
Ahead Of Oct. 10 Main Event In Kansas City
Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh (12-2-1, 5 KOs) has spent his
latest training camp in Omaha, Nebraska, sharpening his
skills under the guidance of renowned trainer Brian “Bomac”
McIntyre as he prepares to return from a 10-month layoff in
a significant main-event opportunity.
Ali Walsh, the grandson of heavyweight icon Muhammad Ali,
will headline BiYu Promotions’ “Heart of America Pro + Am
Boxing Invitational” when he faces unbeaten Treavon
Craycraft (9-0-1, 3 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight
showdown on October 10, 2026, at Memorial Hall in Kansas
City, Kansas.
The bout headlines the professional portion of BiYu
Promotions’ two-day boxing event, taking place October 9 and
10.
For Ali Walsh, the fight represents more than simply
returning to competition. After spending 10 months away from
the ring, the 26-year-old views the Craycraft matchup as an
opportunity to show the improvements he has made while
working alongside McIntyre, the acclaimed trainer best known
for helping guide Terence “Bud” Crawford to the pinnacle of
the sport.
Ali Walsh has spent his camp in Omaha surrounded by a
championship-level atmosphere, and he believes working with
McIntyre has helped him see the sport differently.
“Camp with Bomac has been great,” said Ali Walsh. “He sees
little things that you might not notice yourself, and that's
what I needed. I'm listening, learning and trying to get
better every day. Being in Omaha has allowed me to focus
completely on boxing, and I feel like I've made some real
improvements.”
After 10 months away, Ali Walsh isn't looking for an easy
return. Craycraft enters unbeaten and with an opportunity to
make a name for himself.
“Craycroft is undefeated, so I know he's coming in confident
and hungry,” he added. “Beating me would be big for him, and
I understand that. I'm expecting the best version of him. I
wanted a real fight coming back, and that's what this is.”
Ali Walsh welcomes the responsibility that comes with being
the main event and sees the worldwide broadcast as another
opportunity to show his growth.
“I love being in the main event,” Ali Walsh continue.
“There's pressure that comes with it, but that's part of
boxing. Knowing people around the world can watch us on
CombatVisionTV makes it even better. I want to put on a good
fight and remind people what I can do.”
For Ali Walsh, the biggest priority is getting his career
moving again and turning the work he's done during his time
away into a meaningful victory.
“Ten months is a long time to be out, so I'm excited to
fight again,” he concluded. “I've had time to work on myself
and think about where I want my career to go. A win over an
undefeated guy gets me moving in the right direction again.
I'm hungry, I'm ready, and I want to stay active after
this.”
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