The Presidency extends congratulations to heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua for his knockout victory against Francis Ngannou.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, suggests potential future matchups with Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
Joshua secured victory with a powerful right hand in the first round and a right-left hook combination early in the second, ultimately leading to the referee halting the contest after another strong right hand.
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Posting on X, Onanuga wrote:
“Congratulations Anthony Joshua a.k.a AJ for knocking out Francis Ngannou in the second round of the heavyweight bout in Riyadh. AJ after the fight has words for the media: “You know what I’ve noticed with you lot (the media). Your life changes when you lose. But when you win it’s just on to the next.
“The heavyweight division is a tough game. We got the job done and people can question me. But I’m not even buzzing with this win. On to the next.
“Next may be a shot with the winner of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.”