Bukayo Saka shows up for Anthony Joshua against Jermaine Franklin

English professional footballer of Nigerian descent Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka is the biggest star at the 02 Arena in London.

The Arsenal forward turned up for English professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Joshua.

After a six months absence, Joshua is back in the ring against American professional boxer Jeramine Franklin.

Joshua came into the fight with a walk-in song by British rapper and songwriter from South London Devonte Kasi Martin Perkins, better known by his stage name K-Trap.

After Franklin from  Michigan in the United States was jeered on his walk out to the ring, the O2 Arena was on its feet as Joshua and K-Trap vibed to the hit song Warm on his way to the ring.

The Arena was also loud as Arsenal star Saka came in wearing a Black overall jacket with a black face cap.

Saka decided to show support for Joshua after featuring for Arsenal in a Premier League home game against Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London.

The 21-year-old suffered an injury playing for England during the international break.

He was dropped to the bench by Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta for the game against Leeds United.

Saka was introduced in the 60th minute for Gabriel Jesus as the Gunners recorded a comfortable 4-1 win in their title race.

After the game, Saka celebrated his Player of the Month award in the stadium and on social media.

There was no indication he would show up for the fight against Joshua until recognized by the media when he walked in.

Joshua was able to get the victory against Franklin after 12 rounds of action as Saka returns to action for Arsenal when they travel to face Liverpool in their next fixture scheduled for Sunday, April 9, 2023.