After being ‘rejected’, world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to receive heroic welcome in Nigeria

Heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Joshua will be formally received in Nigeria after his incredible feat over the weekend, the Federal Government has said.

This was disclosed by the Minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who said the government was all too willing to host the boxing champ on behalf of the Nigerian people.

In a congratulatory message Tuesday, Mohammed said government was particularly disposed to the idea of hosting the Nigerian-born British heavyweight king since he has said he is looking forward to giving something back to the country, The News Agency of Nigeria writes.

AJ dropped Klitschko three times in the 11th for his 19th KO

Mohammed said Nigeria is proud to be associated with the new unified World champion, who has always proudly declared his Nigerian heritage.

”My heart is in Nigeria, My heart is in Britain. I am a Nigerian man by blood, yes,” the Minister quoted Joshua as saying in a recent interview, during which the boxer also listed the secret of his success as pounded yam, eba and egusi – all Nigerian cuisines.

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.

Mohammed, 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 in the 11th round of the rip-roaring fight.