Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, has once again congratulated “Nigeria’s boxing champions”, Anthony Joshua and Israel Adesanya on their “latest victories”.
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| Anthony Joshua raises his hand in celebration after clinching victory over Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in London, England. Israel Adesanya celebrates after reclaiming the UFC middleweight championship belt with a knockout victory over Alex Pereira at the UFC 287 in Miami |
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) said, Joshua and Adesanya’s victories “bring to bare the true resilient spirit of Nigerians”.
Anthony Joshua defeated Jermaine Franklin in their fight at the O2 Arena, London, England, with a unanimous points win.
Joshua, in his post-fight comments, said, he wasn’t really satisfied despite clinching victory over Franklin because he was unable to knockout his American opponent.
Israel Adesanya recorded a beautiful victory over Alex Pereira at the UFC 287 in Miami.
The Nigerian-born New Zealand Martial Artist and kickboxer, knocked out his Brazilian opponent to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship belt.
Obi said, “both champions persevered in their efforts and bounced back to reclaim their crowns”, further saying, “Nigeria’s morning will surely come, if we do not give up”.
Obi said: “The latest victories recorded by Nigeria’s boxing champions;
@anthonyjoshua
& Isreal Adesanya
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bring to bare the true resilient spirit of Nigerians. Both champions persevered in their efforts and bounced back to reclaim their crowns- that is the true Nigerian spirit.”
“With all the challenges facing our nation on all fronts, we can only fight on as one united people. It has been dark for so long, but Nigeria’s morning will surely come, if we do not give up. And like our boxing champions, we shall lift our hands in victory.”
