Tag: Anthony Joshua

The Thread: “Spending public funds to buy vip tickets to support a British boxer” | TwitterNG reacts to Dalung’s appearance at Anthony Joshua’s fight

Beloved Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua got an August visit from the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, during his boxing match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. This takes…

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Anthony Joshua (of course he’s Nigerian), Seni Saraki, Lucy Ejike… see the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Sports

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done…

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Anthony Joshua confirms fight with Kubrat Pulev

Anthony Joshua has confirmed he will October 28, defend his IBF, WBA and IBO belts in a heavyweight title fight against the Bulgarian, Kubrat Pulev in Cardiff. He says he…

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“Once I deliver the refinery, I will go after Arsenal”, “You are a braveheart…” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Traditional rulers bantering, harsh words for the Nigerian government on its attitude towards the education of Nigerians, ecstasy about Buhari's return and "why is Anthony Scaramucci even still talking"? But…

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Why I am disappointed that Klitschko retired – Anthony Joshua

World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has said he was disappointed to hear that Wladimir Klitschko was retiring from boxing. Joshua had hoped to fight Klitschko again on November 11, after…

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Joshua did not date my wife | Amir Khan apologises to boxing champion

British boxer, Amir Kahna has apologised to heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua after accusing him of dating his wife. Khan had accused Joshua during an outburst with his ex-wife, Faryal on…

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Neymar’s destiny-changing transfer deal; Man up, Amir Khan; Usain Bolt | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Last week definitely had its share of political and pop culture drama but we liked that the news cycle was spiced up with events from the world of sports. Here…

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Inside the “threesome affair” between Amir Khan, Anthony Joshua and Faryal Khan

by Wareez Odunayo Reigning World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua is currently embroiled in a three-way affair with fellow British boxer Amir Khan and his American model wife, Faryal Makhdoom Khan.…

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The Thread: Top 7 tweets from the explosive Amir Khan and Anthony Joshua beef that will make your day

It was all fun and games - a whole load of savage on social media yesterday, after British boxer Amir Khan accused Anthony Joshua of 'straffing' his wife. Since that…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 5th of August

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The Thread: “Man likes big butts and he cannot lie” | Twitter goes wild as Amir Khan tackles Anthony Joshua

Today, Twitter has been the gift that just keeps giving and giving. Amir Khan accused his wife Faryal of setting her sights on his colleague, Anthony Joshua. Now, there are…

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We have never even met | Anthony Joshua denies relationship with Khan’s wife

World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has dismisses allegations that he was having an affair with fellow boxer, Amir Khan's wife. Khan in a series of tweets on Friday had claimed…

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Anthony Joshua is having an affair with my wife – Boxer, Amir Khan

Boxing champion, Amir Khan has accused World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua of cheating with his wife, Faryal Makhdoom. The British boxer on Friday announced his separation from his model wife,…

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Anthony Joshua hoping to land a rematch with Klitschko

Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua is hoping to get a rematch with Vladimir Klitschko in Las Vegas, The Sun reports. Joshua had defeated Klitschko in the 11th round in April…

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Ghanaian-British Olympic bronze medalist Joshua Buatsi set to make professional boxing debut

Ghanaian-British Olympic bronze medalist Joshua Buatsi will make his professional boxing debut this July. The 24-year-old just signed for Matchroom Boxing in a paid fight that will take place next month in a…

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As usual, Nigeria is trying to reap where it has not sown with the newly elected British-Nigerian MPs

In regular Nigerian style of reaping where they do not sow, Aso Rock in a brief moment showed exactly how this administration and the entirety of our independence and sovereignty…

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Anthony Joshua could start earning more than Floyd Mayweather

by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua seems to be the most humble heavyweight champion today. Since knocking out Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley in April, the IBF, WBA and IBO heavyweight titles…

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Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua to visit Nigeria in August

Boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is set to visit to embark on a three-day visit to Nigeria in August. According to the organisers of the tour, Peel Aston Global, the British…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Twitter has found Bobrisky’s look-alike; Anthony Joshua settles the Naija-Ghana jollof wars + we pay homage to Karabo

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…

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Drug testers give Anthony Joshua surprise visit

by Omoleye Omoruyi Barely 12 days after world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, claimed both the WBA and IBO belts, drug testers woke him up in the morning to pay him…

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I will fight Anthony Joshua in 2018 – Fury

World heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has claimed that the Wembley Stadium has been booked for a fight between himself and Anthony Joshua in April next year. Fury had dethroned Wladimir…

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Ololade Ajekigbe: Anthony Joshua- Once a prophet without honour

Familiarity breeds contempt. We tend to despise and underrate that which is readily available to us. This is the summary of the history of new world heavy weight champion Anthony…

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Simon Kolawole: The options before President Buhari

by Simon Kolawole If you’re like me, you would hesitate to comment on the health of a fellow mortal in a sarcastic and malicious way just for the sake of…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. EMIR SANUSI RELEASES HIS APRIL SALARY PAYSLIP Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has made details of his salary for…

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FG congratulates World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has congratulated British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, who recently defeated Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified World Heavyweight Champion.…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely - Fani-Kayode The former Minister of Aviation, Femi…

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The YNaija Tracklist: MTN sacks 280 staff | Why Workers’ Day celebration was disrupted – Labour minister | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely - Fani-Kayode - YNaija Why Workers' Day celebration was disrupted -…

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I could defeat Anthony Joshua with one arm behind my back – Tyson Fury

by Dolapo Adelana Former World Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury on Monday said he could beat the current champ, Anthony Joshua with “one arm tied behind my back”. Shortly after his 11th-round…

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Eba and Egusi is the secret of my success – Anthony Joshua (WATCH)

Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has credited his success to Nigerian dishes. In an interview with Nigerian journalist, Oma Akatugba, Joshua eating Pounded Yam, Eba and Egusi is the secret…

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How Nigerian boxing officials rejected Anthony Joshua “because he was not good enough”

A former boxing champion, Jeremiah Okorodudu has World Champion, Anthony Joshua who defeated Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday was rejected by Nigerian boxing officials in 2007. Okorodudu told UK Sun that…

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