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Bash Ali won’t give up on Guinness World Record Boxing Title
Former World Boxing Federation (WBF) cruiserweight champion, Bashiru Ali, popularly known as Bash Ali, has expressed his determination not to give up on his Guinness World Record (GWR) which will make him the oldest boxer in history to fight and defend his title.
Ali, 67, whose last fight was against Tony Booth in 2004, in a release he personally signed and titled “Bash Ali: The Dream Waiting To Happen Can Never Be Killed”, and made available to Tribune Sports, said he would never give up on his dreams but rather make sure that the fight becomes a reality.
Ali, who has had more than 80 fights with 46 knockouts (KOs) under his belt, described himself as an extraordinary man who is set to “accomplish my dream and continue to fight till I am 70 years old, retire young and healthy with a lot of money.”
He said if were to be a white man, his dream and ambition would have seen the light of the day and would have been supported without a second thought in order to rewrite boxing history.
“Dreams, they say hardly die. It is not for fun that 17 years ago, African Boxing Ambassador, Nigeria’s Bashiru Lawrence Ali’s (OON) dream of becoming the Guinness World Record Boxing Champion refused to die. Many have given up on their dreams or even died with it, however, for Bash Ali, the man has remained on course until the mark is made.
“There are many doubting Thomases, who have dismissed this dream with a wave of the hand, wondering if he wants to kill himself in the adventure. Those who want to listen to themselves speak on the initiative, would prefer he be stopped in his tracks.
“Being a man of conviction that Bash is, I know that many people give up on their dreams and die with it but I am an extraordinary man. I will accomplish my dream and continue to fight till I am 70 years old, retire young and healthy with a lot of money, and then go into politics and become the President of Nigeria.
“If Bash Ali were to be a white man living in the West, his dream and ambition would have seen the light of the day, despite the assertion of those against the dream. Older persons desirous of fulfilling an ambition in the west and other saner climes would have been supported without a second thought in order to rewrite boxing history,” the statement read in part.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.
From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.
Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.
They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.
Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.
The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.
With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.
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