Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style
Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style
Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style
i Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of the Beasts.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of the Beasts.
British boxing sensation of Nigerian descent Anthony Joshua made a resounding entrance into Ghana.
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The arrival of Joshua has gone viral as he prepares to attend the highly anticipated “Battle of the Beasts” boxing event at the iconic Bukom Boxing Arena.
Joshua’s visit was not just a sporting occasion but a celebration of Ghanaian hospitality for the Sharaf Mahama Legacy Rise Sports Battle of the Beasts event.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of the Beasts.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of the Beasts.
He was greeted with the warmth and vibrancy characteristic of Ghanaian culture.
Anthony Joshua in Ghana
He came in a casual yet stylish ensemble of a white T-shirt, light grey shorts, and matching sneakers.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of the Beasts.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of the Beasts.
The reception was nothing short of spectacular, with locals lining the streets, capturing the moment on their phones, and expressing their admiration through dances and cheers.
As part of the warm welcome, he was presented with a Ghanaian flag, which he proudly draped over his body.
One of the most striking moments of Joshua’s arrival was his decision to embrace the local culture by riding a motorcycle through the streets of Accra.
The motorcycle ride, captured in a video that went viral as Joshua did a similar gesture during his visit to Nigeria.
He was welcomed with a traditional dance, adding a cultural richness to his arrival that thrilled onlookers.
The “Battle of the Beasts” event itself was a significant occasion, dubbed the “biggest boxing event in recent times.”
It featured ten high-stakes bouts, blending Ghanaian talent with international contenders at the 4,000-seat Bukom Boxing Arena a venue steeped in boxing history and known for producing legends like Azumah Nelson and Ike Quartey.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of the Beasts.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of the Beasts.
Although Joshua was not fighting, his presence was a major draw, elevating the event’s profile.
The main event of the night will feature Ghana’s Jacob “The Beast” Dickson against Nigerian-born Andrew Tabiti for the prestigious WBO Africa Bridgerweight title.
Joshua’s visit came at a poignant time for Ghana’s boxing community, still mourning the tragic loss of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who had passed away during a bout earlier in the year.
