Video: Boxer Bash Ali bashed by Minister of Sport's security detail

Nigerian boxing legend, Bash Ali, 57, was manhandled by policemen
after attempting to see the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi in
Abuja on Thursday June 6th.

According to the Nigerian Telegraph, the boxer, who is seeking to
become the oldest man to hold a world boxing title defence, and wants
to have his defence staged in Nigeria, jostled to get an audience with
President Jonathan, who was at the Abuja National Stadium to
inaugurate 'Rhythm 'N' Play on Thursday. Ali scuffled with the
president's aides, which got the attention of Jonathan. After having
been allowed to approach the president, and after stating his mission,
Jonathan directed that the boxer see the Minister of Sports for
further discussion on the matter.

Ali however alleged that when he tried to see Abdullahi at a private
luncheon held with celebrities and a few others, he was manhandled by
the minister's aides and denied audience with the minister.

"There is no respect in this country for the people who should be
respected," Ali fumed. "How can I, when all I am trying to do is lift
up my country's name, be assaulted by a bunch of scoundrels all in the
name of protecting their master? I was already a world champion when
they were in primary school."

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