Buhari hails Anthony Joshua victory over Pulev

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Unified Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua, over his victory against Belgian opponent, Kubrat Pulev. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina

Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer. His parents Yeta Adesanya (mother) and Roberts Joshua (father) are Nigerians. Anthony was born in Watford, United Kingdom in 1989.

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The full congratulatory statement from the presidential aid is reproduced below:

PRESIDENT BUHARI HAILS ANTHONY JOSHUA’S VICTORY OVER PULEV

President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the decisive victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Kubrat Pulev Saturday night.

The President says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.

He recalls 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 wishes Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury, saying he has the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians going with him.