Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Anthony Joshua on his unanimous points win over Jermaine Franklin in their fight at the O2 Arena in London, England, on Saturday 1 April, 2023.
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Anthony Joshua raises his hand in celebration of his unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin in their fight at the O2 Arena in London England, on Saturday 1 April, 2023. Photo: @anthonyjoshua |
Governor Abiodun, in his message, told Joshua, your triumph “is as a result of your consistency and doggedness”.
Joshua spent some of his early years as a boarding school student at Mayflower School in Ikenne Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Governor Abiodun said: “Congratulations to
@anthonyjoshua
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Defeating Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday is a result of your consistency and doggedness, and this is an essential victory for your future progression in the field of boxing.
“The good people of Ogun State are proud of this laudable feat, and we wish you more success in coming boxing adventures.”