President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday celebrated the decisive victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Kubrat Pulev Saturday night.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President said by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua had given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.
He recalled his meeting with the heavyweight champion in London earlier in the year, describing Anthony Joshua as a humble, well brought up young man, “who will still go places.”
President Buhari wished Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury, saying he had the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians going with him.
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