Tweeting on Tuesday, Obi said Joshua and Usman were brave and gave their all in spite of their defeats.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi on Tuesday cheered Anthony Joshua and Kamaru Usman, on after they both lost their fights over the weekend.
Joshua, a heavyweight boxer, and Usman, a UFC fighter, have Nigerian roots.
Joshua lost his rematch to Ukrainian, Oleksandr Usyk, by a split decision in Jedidah Super Dome, Saudi Arabia.
Usyk landed more solid jabs on Joshua to retain the IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO titles which he won after defeating Joshua last September in the UK.
Usman, on the other hand, lost his welterweight champion belt to British, Leon Edwards.
Edwards knocked out Usman at the UFC 278 main event in Salt Lake City, United States.
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Tweeting on Tuesday, Obi said Joshua and Usman were brave and gave their all in spite of the defeats.
The former Anambra governor also commended the duo for being courageous, resilient and strong during their games.
Obi tweeted: “I congratulate our own Anthony Joshua and Kamaru Usman for putting up such a brave fight against Oleksandr Usyk and Leon Edwards. Your spirit of courage, resilience and strength manifested in you throughout the match.
“The aim is not to win every battle, but to go all in and give in your very best. You gave your best dear Anthony and Kamaru, we celebrate you people always. I wish you more resounding success in your future engagements.”