Tinubu hails Anthony Joshua following his victory.
Anthony Joshua, a boxer born in Nigeria who beat Jermaine Franklin, was praised for his tenacity and effort by the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who also congratulated Joshua on his victory.
The nation was proud of the boxer, Tinubu claimed in a tweet on Sunday.
“Congratulations Champ! @AnthonyJoshua. Determination and perseverance always pay off. Nigeria is proud of you!” the President-elect wrote in the tweet.
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret. ), is said to have praised Joshua and praised the talented fighter for defeating Franklin.
Buhari praised the boxer’s tenacity in a statement released late on Saturday by Femi Adesina, Special Assistant to the President for Media and Publicity.
He praised Joshua for his bravery and self-control both inside and outside the ring, and he hoped that his achievement would pave the way for one of the greatest comebacks in boxing history.
Joshua, a former heavyweight world champion, defeated Franklin by unanimous decision on Saturday night at the 02 Arena in London to resume his winning ways.
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