How Buhari Reacted After Anthony Joshua’s Defeated Kubrat Pulev – #JoshuaPulev—President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight after Anthony Joshua his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles as well as given boxing lovers around the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, said Buhari made his feelings known while celebrating the decisive victory of the Nigerian-born boxer over Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night.
The President recalled his meeting with the heavyweight champion in London earlier in the year, describing Joshua as a humble, well brought up young man, “who will still go places.”
Buhari wished Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury, saying he has the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians.
DAILY POST reports that World boxing heavyweight champion Joshua had knocked out Bulgarian Pulev near the end of the ninth round on Saturday to retain his IBF, WBO and WBA belts.
