Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent his congratulatory message to Anthony Joshua after his triumph over Jermaine Franklin.
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Anthony Joshua raises his arm in celebration after beating Jermaine Franklin in the fight at the O2 Arena in London Stadium, on Saturday 1 April, 2023. Photo: @anthonyjoshua |
Joshua, 33-year old Briton, defeated Franklin, 29-year old American, by unanimous points at the O2 Arena in London, England, on Saturday 1 April, 2023.
Tinubu said, “determination always pays off”, as he sends “congratulations” to Anthony Joshua.
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua was born in Watford, England to a Nigerian mother and a Nigerian-Irish Father.
In his congratulatory message, Tinubu said: “Congratulations Champ!
@AnthonyJoshua
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Determination and perseverance always pays off.
Nigeria is proud of you!”