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Anthony Joshua: AJ knocks out Kubrat Pulev to retain his titles
Nigerian- British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua has knocked out Kubrat Pulev in the ninth round of the world heavyweight champion fight which took place on Saturday night, December 12, 2020.
Anthony Joshua defeated Kubrat Pulev to retain the world’s heavyweight champion belts after he had beat Pulev in the second round up till the ninth round.
After his victory, Anthony Joshua took to micro blogging platform, Twitter to share a short clip of the heavyweight champion fight, captioned it, “Thanks for coming”.
Others, Nigerian celebrities took to twitter to celebrate Anthony Joshua’s victory.
DJ Cuppy wrote on Twitter, “WHOOP! Congrats to @AnthonyFJoshua and my family… Where are we going for Christmas champ?.”
Owner of Mavin Records label, Don Jazzy wrote on Twitter, “Ahh already. That’s my boy. I trained him well lol.”
Who is Anthony Joshua?
Anthony Joshua whose real name is Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua was born on 15th October, 1989, Watford, United Kingdom.
He has won the following heavyweight champion belts, the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles.
Since Anthony Joshua knocked out Kubrat Pulev after ninth round in heavyweight champion fight on December 12th, 2020, he now remains as the world heavyweight champion.
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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager
Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.
The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.
Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.
“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”
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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week
After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.
In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.
As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.
“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.
“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”
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Benzema announced 2022 Ballon d’Or winner
Karim Benzema has bagged this season’s Ballon d’Or as the captain and star man of Real Madrid.
Benzema won it during a brilliant season leading the attack for Real Madrid as they won LaLiga and the Champions League in 2022.
In addition, the Franchman received awards for being the top scorer in the Champions League, La Liga, and UEFA Player of the Year.
At the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane gave the prize.
Sadio Mane of Bayern Munich finished second to Benzema.
Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Robert Lewandowski finished third and fourth, respectively.
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