The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, praised Nigerian‑born British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua for his victory over Jermaine Franklin on Saturday. In a statement released on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Abiodun described the win as a “great comeback” and a heart‑warming achievement for the Ogun State indigene and former international boxing champion. He noted that Joshua’s latest feat once again made Nigeria and Ogun proud.
Abiodun emphasized that Joshua did not allow his past defeat to dampen his spirit; instead, he rose from the setback and proved that the champion within him never died. The governor urged Joshua to use this triumph as a springboard for a superb comeback, encouraging him to keep working hard to regain his place in the world of boxing. He called the heavyweight boxer a shining star of the state and a great role model for the youth, pledging that his administration would continue to develop world‑class sports facilities to nurture more talents like Joshua from Ogun.
The governor further congratulated Joshua and declared that his administration would keep supporting him in his quest to dominate the boxing world again. He expressed optimism that Joshua’s international achievements would inspire upcoming athletes, especially sportsmen and women, not to be discouraged by temporary defeats and setbacks. Wishing him a bright future and a fulfilling boxing career, Abiodun charged Joshua to remain a worthy ambassador for the country and for Ogun, inspiring the many youths and aspiring boxers who look up to him.
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