Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has showered praise on Ghana following his first visit to the country.
The British heavyweight boxer of Nigerian descent was in Ghana for the Legacy Rise Sports: Battle of the Beasts event, invited by the president's son, Sharaf Manaf.
Speaking during his visit to Jubilee House at the invitation of President John Mahama on Monday, June 16, the 32-year-old expressed great admiration for the Ghanaian people, highlighting their hospitality and unique culture.
“Coming to Ghana actually wasn’t on my agenda. Because, for some reason, everyone in Nigeria puts Nigeria above Ghana. But I’m now here, and I’m looking around like—they’ve been lying to me,” AJ remarked, drawing laughter and applause from the contingents in the room.
“I’m impressed with your beautiful country, amazing culture, hospitality, the airport, the organisation, and I can’t wait to go back and tell everyone across the world how beautiful this place is,” he added.
AJ touched down in Ghana on Friday, June 13, and has been engaged in various activities in the buildup to the Battle of the Beasts boxing event held at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.
Nigerians have been lying to me; Ghana is a beautiful country, and I am impressed - British professional boxer Anthony Joshua tells President Mahama following his visit to the presidency#TV3GH
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) June 16, 2025
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