British-Nigerian professional boxer, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua recently paid a visit to his motherland, Nigeria, after many years of being away.
The former IBF, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion touched down with an entourage at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, July 11, 2019.
Fans, who were excited to meet the heavy-weight champion, trooped the airport to get a feel of him.
Although, the purpose of his visit is yet to be revealed, the Nigerian-born British boxer’s sister, Janet took to her Instagram account to appreciate the home-coming of her beloved brother.
She shared a video of him at the airport with the caption;
“Welcome home my dear brother 🇳🇬❤️ May the Lord almighty uphold you. Strengthen you and be with you.
Back to the motherland. The soil of our foundation #JoshuaGeneration” Doing the work of God”
Back to the motherland. The soil of our foundation #JoshuaGeneration” Doing the work of God”
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Information Nigeria reports that the 28-year-old lost the WBA, IBF and WBO belts to Mexican-born American underdog, Andy Ruiz, who revealed that the rematch may not be happening in the UK because he is pushing for the fight to happen in either of his two home countries.
