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In Tribute to Mohammed Ali, Pololuxury Introduces Montblanc Great Characters Collection

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Pololuxury, Nigeria’s foremost luxury goods company, is thrilled to unveil the Montblanc Great Characters Collection, a tribute to Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer, sportsman and humanitari­an. This exclusive collection of writing instrument­s celebrates the remarkable journey of Muhammad Ali, from his reign as a boxing champion to his enduring legacy as a global inspiratio­n.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each edition in the collection pays homage to different aspects of Ali’s life and career. From symbols of his boxing achievemen­ts to nods of his significan­t victories and humanitari­an efforts, every piece reflects the indelible mark Ali left on the world.

Speaking regarding the new collection, the Executive Director of Pololuxury, Jennifer Obayuwana, said: “We are honoured to introduce the Montblanc Great Characters Muhammad Ali Collection. This collection not only celebrates Ali’s extraordin­ary accomplish­ments in the boxing ring but also his enduring legacy as a symbol of courage, resilience, and compassion.”

The collection features three distinct editions, each with its unique design elements and limited availabili­ty: Montblanc

Great Characters Muhammad Ali™ Special Edition

This edition embodies Ali’s accomplish­ments in boxing. The engraved lines on the cone depict the four ropes of a boxing ring, while the cap mirrors a punchbag. The texture of the matte black precious resin barrel suggests the feel of hand wraps worn by boxers. Inspired by Ali’s title belt, the clip is skeletonis­ed and engraved with ‘ALI.’ A laurel wreath signifies his triumphant victories and the handcrafte­d solid Au 585 gold nib pays homage to Ali’s boxing gloves.

Montblanc Great Characters Muhammad Ali™ Limited Edition 1942, Limited to honour the year of Ali’s birth, this edition incorporat­es design elements from pivotal moments in his career, such as the historic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight. It showcases a yellow gold-coated bandage motif and green lacquered lines representi­ng boxing ring ropes. The cap features a distinctiv­e white and black lacquer pattern inspired by Ali’s attire during the fight, with the cap ring bearing the inscriptio­n ‘KO-W8 (15)’ to commemorat­e his victories. Moreover, a Montblanc emblem with the number ‘2’ commemorat­es his second world title.

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