FG Set To Invite Anthony Joshua As Lai Mohammed Congratulates Him

Nigeria's Minister for Information, Lai Mohammed, has congratulated world's new heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, for his victory over Ukrainian boxing star, Wladimir Klitschko.

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Mohammed said in a congratulatory message that the federal government was particularly disposed to the idea of hosting the Nigerian-born British heavyweight champion, after he has said earlier that he is looking forward to giving something back to Nigeria, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).


''My heart is in Nigeria, My heart is in Britain. I am a Nigerian man by blood, yes,''  Joshua said

The Minister quoted Joshua as saying in a recent interview, during which he also listed the secret of his success as pounded yam, eba and egusi - all Nigerian cuisine.

The Minister, who drew serious flak for his jollof rice goof recently, further hailed Joshua for his humility and undying spirit by coming off the canvas, after he was knocked down by Klitschko in the sixth round to win by a Technical Knock Out (TKO) in the 11th round of the rip-roaring fight.

The Ogun State-born pugilist stunned the world on Saturday when he defeated Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified Heavyweight Champion in front of a record 90,000 spectators at London’s Wembley Stadium.

 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan also got up close to Joshua, posting this picture to Twitter

Among those watching AJ and Dr Steelhammer was the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger

The fighters were also welcomed to the arena by former star Evander Holyfield