Former boxing champion Bash Ali shared his journey from riches to rags during his 68th birthday celebration. In a heartfelt Facebook post on Tuesday, he revealed the hardships he endured over 17 years while striving to organize the Guinness World Record Boxing Championship Fight in Nigeria, all while adamantly opposing corruption.
Ali emphasized his unwavering commitment to integrity, even as he faced financial decline and physical adversity. He detailed his transformation from a millionaire in dollars to nearly bankrupt in Naira, citing his refusal to succumb to corruption as the cause.
In his own words, Ali 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.”
No comments:
Post a Comment