Anthony Joshua meets Tinubu in Lagos
By Jeffrey Agbo
President Bola Tinubu welcomed Anthony Joshua, the former world boxing champion, to his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Wednesday.
Joshua, currently vacationing in Nigeria, presented the president with an autographed boxing glove during the visit.
The 35-year-old British-born boxer, whose parents hail from Sagamu in Ogun State, arrived in Nigeria a few days ago and has been enjoying his stay, visiting various locations across the country.
Earlier in the week, Joshua was hosted by Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, at the government house in Abeokuta.
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During the visit, the governor honoured him with the title of “sports ambassador” and encouraged him to continue making the state proud.
Joshua’s visit comes four months after his surprising defeat to Anthony Dubois in an IBF heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium.
Despite the setback, Joshua has pledged to remain committed to his boxing career, promising not to quit the sport.
