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President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over Jermaine Franklin, commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable opponent. In a statement on Saturday, Femi Adesina, Special Assistant to the President, said the Nigeria-born boxer\u2019s resilient spirit is commendable. 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