- As Bash Ali celebrates his 68th birthday, he engages in profound introspection, contemplating the twists and turns of his remarkable life journey.
- In a candid post on Facebook, the iconic boxing figure lays bare the myriad sacrifices he made in his valiant battle against corruption.
- With unwavering resolve, he not only bares his soul but also articulates his impassioned aspirations for a brighter tomorrow, firmly pledged to overhaul his present circumstances.
Amidst the celebration of his 68th birthday, the illustrious former World Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Champion, known affectionately as Bash Ali, seized the virtual spotlight on Tuesday, using the power of social media to delve into the depths of his unwavering dedication to combatting corruption.
In his Tuesday Facebook post, Ali eloquently chronicled the sacrifices endured over a span of 17 years in his relentless pursuit to host the Guinness World Record Boxing Championship Fight in Nigeria.
With relentless grit, he emphasized his steadfast commitment to integrity, adamantly refusing to bow to the pervasive influence of corrupt practices.
The ex-World Boxing Federation Champion disclosed that his principled stance had exacted a heavy toll, led him to a significant downturn in his financial circumstances that had him transitioned from being a millionaire in dollars to virtually penniless in Naira.
He wrote: “Today Tuesday, February 27 is my birthday.
For 17 years I struggled in vain to host in my country, Nigeria my Guinness World Record Boxing Championship Fight because I was bold to say no to corruption in sport in particular and in Nigeria in general.
“In 17 years, I went from being a millionaire in dollars to a zeronaire in naira.
“In 17 years, I was beaten and injured that I had to be admitted twice and treated at the National Hospital in Abuja.
“In 17 years, I was detained eight times at various police stations in Abuja. In 17 years, I was once detained at Kuje Prison for 43 days.
“I went through hell in my country not because I am a criminal but because I say no to corruption. Despite juicy offers to fight outside of Nigeria, I never gave up on my dream to fight in Nigeria and I never gave up on Nigeria.
“Today, our dream is finally becoming a reality and because I am an extraordinary human being, I am going to fight until I am 70 years old, retire young and healthy with a lot of money and then go on to be the President of Nigeria. This is my ultimate goal so mark my words.
“Thank u very much for always being by my side. I appreciate you, always. Happy birthday The Great Bash Ali.”
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