By Daily Sports on May 2, 2017
The Federal Government has congratulated British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, who recently defeated Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified world heavyweight boxing champion.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Nigeria is proud to be associated with the new unified world champion, whose Nigerian heritage he has publicly acknowledged.
“My heart is in Nigeria, My heart is in Britain. I am a Nigerian man by blood, yes,”' the Minister quoted Joshua as saying in a recent interview, during which the boxer also listed the secret of his success as pounded yam, eba and egusi – all Nigerian cuisine.
Alhaji Mohammed hailed Joshua for his humility, despite his success in boxing, and his undying spirit, coming off the canvas after he was knocked down by Klitschko in the sixth round to win by a Technical Knock Out in the 11th round of their pulsating fight.
The Minister disclosed that the government will soon invite Joshua, especially as he has said he is looking forward to giving something back to the country.
•Photo shows world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua.
Source Daily Sports
Posted May 2, 2017
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