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British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, lately crossed paths with Al Nassr ahead, Cristiano Ronaldo, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, forward of his extremely anticipated conflict with former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, Soccernet.ng studies.
The assembly, hosted by Turki Alalshikh, an adviser to the Saudi Royal Court docket, noticed Joshua posing for a photo alongside his ring rival Tyson Fury, Ronaldo, and Ngannou.
British boxer, Anthony Joshua, of Nigerian descent, hyperlinks up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, hosted by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh.
His battle with Ngannou is scheduled to carry on the eighth of March, 2024.
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Notably, Joshua has proven admiration for Ronaldo up to now, typically emulating the footballer’s iconic “siuu” celebration.
Watch the video right here:
Boxer Anthony Joshua with the SIUUU celebration 🥊😂 pic.twitter.com/FzHZQP8XdM
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When requested a few hypothetical boxing match between Lionel Messi and Ronaldo, Joshua humorously compared their styles, highlighting Messi’s “ruggedness” and Ronaldo’s “Bruce Lee-like” precision.
“I believe [Lionel] Messi is rugged, he’s bought that ruggedness. However [Cristiano] Ronaldo seems like he’s bought that Bruce Lee, that bang, i imply, stand there, ouch you in a single hooh, and you’re completed. Messi appears a bit extra, as his title says, Messy” he stated.
Initially slated to face Deontay Wilder on March 9, Joshua’s focus has shifted to Ngannou, who lately rose within the WBC’s heavyweight rankings following his boxing debut.
The upcoming conflict on March 8 follows Joshua’s dominant victory over Otto Wallin in December, persevering with Saudi Arabia’s development of internet hosting main heavyweight contests.
NB: Who do you suppose will win the showdown between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou? Depart your feedback under.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed observe document in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars resembling William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Shiny Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and lots of others. He has additionally made a big affect in breaking switch information tales.
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With a Bachelor’s diploma in English Language from Adeyemi Faculty of Training and a Grasp’s Diploma in Faculty Library and Media Know-how from the College of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel within the subject.
