“I just had the honour of hosting our very own Anthony Joshua, a true champion and worthy ambassador of Nigeria.'
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Speaking to journalists after the visit, Joshua said, “I got to meet His Excellency. They did an amazing job at hosting me and my family today. I get to see how the country is organised and run, and have big plans for the future.”His primary target includes a high profile fight against fellow British boxer Tyson Fury and to become a three-time world heavyweight champion.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians.
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