Ogbomoso-born Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has praised Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua, following his victory on Saturday against Mexican Andy Ruiz Jr.
The Minister commended him for not letting millions of Nigerians and other supporters across the globe down, affirming that Joshua’s victory over Ruiz as a tonic to be savoured.
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— Sunday Dare (@SundayDareSD) December 7, 2019
He called on the British-Nigerian pugilist to forge ahead in his career knowing that with hard work and determination, he can surmount any obstacle on his way.
He said: “It was a fight where the two boxers actually gave a good account of themselves but at the end, our own Joshua won. It is indeed a huge victory and quite remarkable. I celebrate Anthony. I was following the fight till he won.
“It is indeed celebration for Nigerians and lovers of boxing. It is memorable and we cherish the victory.
And we are still basking in the euphoria of that hard earned victory,” the Minister added.
