Anthony Joshua shows humility, trains in slum with local boxer as he keeps Nigerian root intact (Video)

Anthony Joshua shows humility, trains in slum with local boxer as he keeps Nigerian root intact (Video)

WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua appeared to have enjoyed his short stay in Nigeria.

The 30-year-old who recently reclaimed all his belts - six months after losing them to former winner Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia paid visits to a couple of places in the country.

During his short stay in the west African country, the boxer was sighted one the street of Sagamu sparing with a random guy.

The Briton showed incredible skills that helped him beat the American-Mexican fighter - leaving the crowd stunned.

After the short exercise, both Joshua and his sparring partner laughed and hugged while the fans cheered.

The heavyweight boxer also paid a visit to his family house in Sagamu, after which he proceeded to see some royal fathers in the state.

Joshua is scheduled to battle Kubrat Pulev in a bid to defend one of his titles later this year, while the latest WBC champion Tyson Fury is also waiting in line to fight his compatriot.

The Gipsy King as he is popularly referred to defeated American fighter Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of their re-match at the MGM Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.

A fight many described as an upset having ended their first meeting in a split decision in December 2018.

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