Buhari hails Anthony Joshua on his victory over Kubrat Pulev

 

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the decisive victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over the experience Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night.

Anthony Joshua defeated Kubrat Pulev on technical knock out in round 9 to retain his WBO heavyweight titles, IBF, WBA and WBO at Wembley Arena, London

The President says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.

He recalls his meeting with the heavyweight champion in London earlier in the year, describing Anthony Joshua as a humble, well brought up young man, “who will still go places.”

President Buhari wishes Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury, saying he has the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians going with him.

However this defeat by Anthony Joshua now puts him context with the undisputed WBC champion, Tyson Fury in 2021.