Nigerian born British new World Boxing Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, says he is proudly Nigerian.
Joshua says the secret to his success lies in some Nigerian meals.
The WBH champion shocked everyone on Saturday, April 29, 2017 with his victory over the dreaded Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko.
Following Joshua’s huge win over Klitschko, Nigerians took to Twitter to claim one of their own. #TrustNigerians.
Joshua defeated veteran Ukrainian Klitschko in a world heavyweight title fight epic in front of 90,000 people at Wembley on Saturday.
He took victory on an 11th round stoppage.
With that win, Joshua who is Nigerian-born added the WBA title to his IBF.
Although born in Watford, the 27-year-old has a Nigerian mother Yeta and a British father of Nigerian and Irish descent.
According to Anthony, pounded yam, eba and egusi are the secret of his success.
Enjoy this interview of Boxing Champ @anthonyfjoshua identifying with his roots.
Interview conducted by another of our own @omaakatugba, a Nigerian born Germany based media man, Oma Akatugba.
On how how feels about his victory, he said, “I feel very humble, very grateful, not just for myself but for the people that have worked with me.
“And I can’t really repay them for the achievement I had facing the ring.
Pounded yam, eba, egusi are secret of my success, Anthony Joshua
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“About my nationality, I want to set the records straight. All these political stuff where this is British or Nigerian…
“My heart is with Nigeria, my heart is with Britain but I am a Nigerian man.
“Eba and Egusi soup is the secret to my success,” he added.
Watch the video below…
Pounded yam, eba, egusi are secret of my success, Anthony Joshua
Truly the new WBA and IBF heavyweight champion has always been proud of his Nigerian roots.
He has always talked about his connection to the country.
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