Anthony Joshua

January 2, 2025

Anthony Joshua Meets President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

On January 1, 2025, heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua paid a special visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence, marking a significant interaction between the world-class athlete and the Nigerian leader. This momentous visit came alongside the New Year celebrations, with Joshua presenting President Tinubu with a signed boxing glove, inscribed with... Read More

August 22, 2022

Kamaru Usman suffers knockout defeat against Leon Edwards; Uzodimma reassures Tinubu of South-East support | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Uzodimma reassures Tinubu of South-East support Kamaru Usman suffers knockout defeat against Leon Edwards Gunmen abduct four Catholic reverend sisters Police rescue 12-year-old, 10-year-old girls kidnapped in Zamfara Nigeria’s Anthony Joshua loses to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk again Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn‘t... Read More

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo: 2023 is our turn, FG admits to facing hard times | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Ohanaeze Ndigbo: 2023 is our turn President-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, George Obiozor, has stated that an Igbo presidency is the key agenda of the group as the 2023 elections draw closer – The Cable reports Obiozor disclosed this... Read More

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December 18, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: Anthony Joshua and Fury set to fight without their titles on the line

The last two years for heavyweight boxing has rested on the shoulders of three exceptional athletes: Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. We all want to see a mammoth battle between two great fighters and shower admiration to the one who comes out on top, we all want to know who the best is... Read More

Deep Dive, The Sports Blog

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December 14, 2020

#YNaijaSportsAnalysis: Is Anthony Joshua going to accept the biggest fight of his career?

Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, this past weekend, put up another commanding performance, as he dominated his opponent Kubrat Pulev from start to finish. The match would have been over in the third round as Joshua was able to floor Pulev that early, but a dogged fighting spirit led Pulev to hold out till... Read More

Deep Dive, The Sports Blog

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December 11, 2020

“I will end you tomorrow” – Pulev threatens Anthony Joshua ahead of world title fight

To cap the year off for boxing fans round the world, unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was booked to take on contender; Kubrat Pulev for all his championship belts, and right off the bat, this match seemed potentially unexciting. Not to be mistaken, Aj is a heck of a fighter and a national hero to... Read More

Deep Dive, The Sports Blog

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November 20, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: Nigeria’s ‘global dominance’ in sports continues, as athletes of Nigerian origin make the NBA draft

It is becoming increasingly glaring that Nigerians are a very dominant people when it comes to the world of sports. One need not look too deep to see our footprint all over the biggest sporting leagues in the world. And the most impressive part of it, is that we don’t just participate, we dominate. To... Read More

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November 18, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: The Anthony Joshua vs Fury fight is one step closer to becoming a reality

For the past two years now, the biggest story surrounding the world of heavyweight boxing has centred around three key players, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, and Nigerians have enjoyed conversations regarding these three, but it wasn’t always like this. For the rest of the world, boxing has been a major sporting event,... Read More

Deep Dive, The Sports Blog

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November 16, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: The Fury/Wilder saga continues, as Wilder accuses Fury of cheating

In February, before the pandemic disrupted sporting events all over the world, we got to bear witness to one of the biggest fights in boxing history, as former WBC champion Deontay Wilder, took on Tyson Fury for the WBC title. What we initially thought would be a clash of the titans and a slug fest... Read More

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October 21, 2020

DJ Switch spread the #LekkiMassacre story to the world, and it’s not the first time she is fighting to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria

Since the protest to end police brutality in Nigeria began, protesters have demanded that the movement remain leaderless. That way, no appointed leader or group of leaders will be bribed, bullied or persuaded from the cause, and so far this unwritten rule has been adhered to. However, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the... Read More

Turn on the fireworks! Anthony Joshua accepts the Tyson Fury challenge

From the moment televised sports became a thing, boxing has held as much excitement and anticipation as any other sports has. Because of its nature which is literally fighting, people attach a lot of emotions and sometimes investments into big name matches, and we put our hopes on a fighter to come out victorious, feeling... Read More

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Anthony Joshua is the UK’s second richest young sportsperson | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Anthony Joshua has been ranked as the second richest young sportsperson in the UK, after Gareth Bale. Anthony Joshua has a net worth of 107 million pounds, with the Real Madrid winger topping the list with 114m pounds. This has come from The Sunday Times‘ Young Rich List, which is for people 30 or younger.... Read More

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NIMC

February 20, 2020

Privilege corrupts everything in Nigeria, even getting an I.D card

Yesterday, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) put up this post announcing that Nigerian born British boxer Anthony Joshua had recently registered for his national identity number and card. This post was shared partly for publicity and partly for social media engagement, and Anthony Joshua has been a gracious participant, doing something similar for the... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Anthony Joshua, NIMC, NIN

January 13, 2020

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua given ultimatum to fight Kubrat Pulev or risk losing IBF belt

Anthony Joshua has been given until the end of the month by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to agree on terms to fight mandatory challenger, Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev. The British Nigerian boxer had recently reclaimed his titles in his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jnr. in Saudi Arabia in December 2019. In a statement, an IBF spokesperson told... Read More

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December 12, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua to present world championship belts to President Buhari

World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will soon present his belts to President Buhari, a presidential aide disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, made the disclosure while briefing State House correspondents on behalf of the Minister of... Read More

In Case You Missed It: On Apple Music’s Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy reveals he didn’t realise his music had ”popped” until performing in Eastern Nigeria | Anthony Joshua visits Makoko Community

On Apple Music Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy was interviewed by Beats 1’s Julie Adenuga on his forthcoming album Africa Giant, and the moment he realised his career was blowing up. The latter he explained when he performed in 2014 in a stadium in Eastern Nigeria. According to Burna Boy, Easterners tend to gravitate... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the Weekend Roundup

Follow the links to read all of our Weekend Stories: Rambo: Last Blood, Jessica Jones season 3, The Goldfinch – Here are the movie trailers you might have missed during the week https://ynaija.com/film-review-does-katung-aduwaks-heavens-hell-succeed-in-breathing-new-life-into-the-sex-scandal/ The Daily Vulnerable | Your life is important already. But do you know it? Court grants Naira Marley N2m... Read More

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February 25, 2019

For the first time in his career, Anthony Joshua could lose it all

The man who claims to have a heart that rivals 10 lions has promised to hand Anthony Joshua his first pro boxing loss. Following a failed attempt to pit IBF, WBO, and WBA champion Anthony Joshua against WBC champion Donetay Wilder, for the fight of the century, Jarrell Miller aka Big Baby Miller was awarded... Read More

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February 12, 2019

Olisaeloka Okocha Jr.: A unique cocktail of Rumble in the Jungle is what Nigeria needs now

The World Boxing Council has postponed the purse bid for Deontay Wilder’s rematch with Tyson Fury until February 12th. Meanwhile, despite his promoters booking Wembley Stadium a half year in advance, Anthony Joshua has failed to secure an opponent for April 13th at the 90,000-seater venue. Let us look at the panorama – a unique... Read More

Opinion, The Sports Blog

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February 3, 2019

Anthony Joshua shows the Nigerian spirit in brand new Glo commercial ‘It’s In Our Blood’

On Friday, world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua was unveiled as the star of Globacom’s new commercial held in a media event in Lagos. Glo has a knack for incorporating top-tier talents and celebrities in their ads and campaigns, from sports to entertainment and with boxing icon Joshua coming on board, it feels very... Read More

Anthony Joshua, Glo, It's in our blood

January 14, 2019

DAAR Communications Plc recognises key industry players at 3rd DAAR Awards

And in a run up to the presidential elections: Atiku goes head to head against President Buhari and Aliko Dangote for Man of the Year. DAAR Communications Plc, an independent privately-owned broadcasting organization in Nigeria sets to recognize notable Nigerians who have pioneered excellence in their various industries for the calendar year of 2018. The... Read More

December 6, 2018

Brace yourselves, Anthony Joshua is ready to fight either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder

It has been a big and exciting year for the boxing world following three of the game’s biggest heavyweight names, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, all being involved in a title match this year. The Staples Center in Los Angeles hosted the Fury/Wilder fight last weekend and in a controversial decision, the match... Read More

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November 18, 2018

Ahmed Musa, Seni Saraki, Evelyn Akhator… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Sports

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the sporting world. From elite athletes to top-flight footballers and sports administrators, these 10 fellows are doing the country proud. Simidele Adeagbo Simidele Adeagbo is Africa’s first... Read More

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September 23, 2018

The Big 5: Jonathan lists qualities Nigeria’s next president should have; Buhari travels to New York today | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday (today), departs for New York to participate in the 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73) which officially opened September 18, 2018. President Buhari will address the Assembly on Tuesday on the opening day of the General Debate. Talking to newsmen,... Read More

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September 22, 2018

With Anthony Joshua and Povetkin both having good records, who wins the fight today?

On September 22, 2018 (today), 28-year-old, British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua faces off against 38-year-old, Soviet boxer, Alexander Povetkin in front of ninety thousand spectators at Wembley stadium, for a world championship unification bout. Eight years ago, the Brit boxer began his professional career and ever since then he has been on a stellar rise, fighting... Read More

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Anthony Joshua

Amosun spent millions to go ‘famz’ Anthony Joshua meanwhile Ogun state is suffering

It is like wherever Anthony Joshua goes, the sycophantic government of Ogun state is sure to follow. The culture of sycophancy and misplacement of priorities is a multi billion naira industry in Nigeria. Among Nigerian political office holders, it’s a prerequisite that is handsomely rewarded in subordinates and colleagues. This culture of ass-kissing has crippled... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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Opinion: Let’s tell the truth, Anthony Joshua was slaughtered on the altar of pseudo wokeness…. the future of women is next

New babies are the biggest threat to the planet, so some unified system is necessary for controlling them. Our faith in humans using their reason to handle this is turning out badly and shaming them isn’t working anymore. It’s time to hand it over to science. Time has come to definitively outsource the entire child-bearing... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

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Anthony Joshua

That Anthony Joshua is a misogynist should not really surprise you

When did you first hear of Anthony Joshua? Were you like the vast majority of Nigerians who stumbled on him when our senators and politicians always quick to latch on to success by Nigerians in sports, no matter how tenuous the connection between the person, began to laud him and allude to the fact that... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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Tokunbo Koiki

November 2, 2017

Tokunbo Koiki’s dream is to feed John Boyega but for now she’s happy to feed you

In this interview, Tokunbo Koiki, founder of Tokunbo’s Kitchen speaks to YNaija UK representative, Rachel Ogbu about how her food pop-up established 2 years ago has gone on to feed over 5000 people, successfully manned booths at 6 street food festivals, hosted 9 pop-up and supper clubs events and completed 3 in-house chef residencies. In 2017, Tokunbo... Read More

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