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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has congratulated the Nigerian/British boxer, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua on his Saturday’s victory against Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia, saying it was a well-deserved one.

The Governor’s message was contained in his tweet @GovBello which reads: “Good to see Anthony Joshua reclaim his Championship. Well deserved. Congratulations.”

Anthony Joshua, who the governor described as a resilient boxer, came back and regained his titles in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night by producing a boxing masterclass against Andy Ruiz in their rematch.

The governor, an amateur boxer, stated that the two-time unified heavyweight champion has shown resilient and great stamina to overcome his opponent.