'What a fight!' – Nigeria stars react to Joshua's knockout win over Klitschko

Kanu Nwankwo and his compatriots were thrilled with the Nigerian-Briton’s victory over the legendary Ukrainian boxer on Saturday

Kanu Nwankwo, Carl Ikeme and Leon Balogun have hailed Anthony Joshua’s magnificent victory over Wladimir Klitschko.

Joshua who is of Nigerian descent, claimed the world title by knockout in the 11th round after knocking the Ukrainian down twice.

The result which got people talking also had the Nigerian footballers weighing in.

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If you don't know now you know What a fight @anthonyfjoshua a Warrior!!! pic.twitter.com/bNILoS8Neb
— Carl Ikeme (@Carl_Ikeme) April 30, 2017