Buhari supports AJ vs Fury fight

Muhammadu Buhari, president of the federal republic of Nigeria has wished Anthony Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury.

Muhammadu Buhari made this known in a statement while celebrating the decisive victory of the Nigerian-born boxer over Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night.

In the statement released by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Buhari said Joshua has the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians going with him.

Buhari said by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.

The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the decisive victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over Kubrat Pulev Saturday night.

“The President says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.

“He recalls his meeting with the heavyweight champion in London earlier in the year, describing Anthony Joshua as a humble, well brought up young man, “who will still go places.”

“President Buhari wishes Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury, saying he has the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians going with him”.