Anthony Joshua emulates Tinubu after Helenius knockout - Nigerian-born boxer roars 'Let me breathe'

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, British-born boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Joshua recorded a knockout victory against Finnish heavyweight Robert Helenius.

Helenius stepped in as a replacement after VADA's adverse findings in Dillian Whyte's test results.

Joshua a former two-time world heavyweight champion stunned his late substitute opponent with a devastating overhand right in the seventh round at London's O2 Arena.

After the knockout, Joshua left the ring to celebrate with fans and even shared a beer with UFC legend Conor McGregor.

After celebrating with the fans, Joshua returned to the ring to give his thoughts on the fight.

He started off by celebrating Helenius for taking the fight and for recovering after a massive shot.

There were some boos at the stadium by some section before Joshua got the knockout and there was some sense of relief.

Joshua then gave a statement similar to the one that went viral from Bola Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He said, "People need to leave me alone I'll do what I want this is my time in this ring.

"Let me breathe a bit and let me keep on doing what I do."

Tinubu, as president, has been involved in sports and was quick to congratulate Joshua after his last fight against Jermaine Franklin.

Tinubu reportedly made the statement 'Let the poor breathe' which was emphasizing that the impoverished in Nigeria aren't breathing hence a commitment to make things easier for them.

The statement by Joshua who was born to Nigerian parents does not have the same essence as that of someone of not impressed with the constant criticism of the job.

According to reports, Anthony Joshua will next return to action early in 2024.

His promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing, suggested after the fight, that the negotiations for Joshua to fight Edo Man Deontay Wilder are progressing.

Joshua and been tipped to fight Wilder on several occasions over the last five years but it seems it is finally set to happen.