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I Want My Respect Back, Not Belt – Anthony Joshua

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Ahead of his much-anticipated rematch with Mexican, Andy Ruiz Jnr, in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Anthony Joshua has said that he is more interested in earning back his respect than winning the belts he lost to Ruiz.

The Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer had endured all sorts of criticism since falling to a shock defeat in New York against Ruiz.

Joshua said, “I’ve had time to reflect. It took me three weeks to come to terms with the loss.

“I’m taking it even more serious now so I can go up yet another level.

“I don’t often look at the belts. I don’t have a big trophy cabinet at home. I don’t show them off at night clubs. That’s not me. I’ve always said the belt should never define the man.

“It’s really about a championship mindset, a championship spirit. I walked as a champion before ever I got a belt. I walk as a champion now. I will walk as a champion after I beat Ruiz. That’s my mindset going into this fight.”

Joshua and Ruiz are reported to have trimmed off muscle and fat, respectively, in an effort to be fastest to the draw in a fight few expect to go the distance.

The extra speed of Ruiz – of hand as well as foot – enabled him to come back from a third-round knockdown in New York to drop Joshua four times en route to finishing him in the seventh, according to the Daily Mail.

Joshua has no intention of retiring, win or lose.

He added, “I still have more to prove to myself. That’s where the hunger still comes from.”

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Iyanya, has shared the reality of Nigerian musicians, and the most vulnerable experiences they go through.

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In a recent chat with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Iyanya stated that many of his colleagues are depressed, but are pretending to be happy and fulfilled online.

 

Prior to this, Iyanya had earlier opened up about his difficulties in a series of Twitter posts.

The ‘Kukere’ crooner recounted his struggles to land shows in December 2021, and how he even had to beg to perform at shows just to get visibility.

In recounting his struggles and return to the spotlight in the chat with Chude, the singer stated that his tweets inspired many people.

“It is the reality of the game, you know. When you are out for a while coming back is even harder. Most people don’t even come back. When you come back like that you have to let people know that sharing our stories inspires so many people.

“So many people reached out to me to say ‘thank you for that tweet you made. You’ve inspired me,” he said.

Iyanya further expressed how difficult it is for most Nigerian musicians, and how they create a facade to hide their struggles.

“A lot [of musicians are depressed]. A whole lot. The people who you see out there making you feel like things is good, they are the ones going through worst things. So, they try to make you feel like they are right. People are going through a lot. So, you have to be vulnerable with your experiences,” he added.

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Davido buys new Lamborghini with millions

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Nigerian superstar Davido treated himself to a new luxurious ride by splashing millions of naira on a brand-new Lamborghini. The 30 BG Boss had been absent from social media for a few months following the tragic loss of his son, Ifeanyi. However, he made a comeback a few days ago, which caused a stir among his fans and loved ones.

Upon his return, Davido surprised many by deleting over 4,000 photos on his social media page, leaving only four. Fans and industry insiders speculated that his comeback was to announce the release of his new album, and their hunch proved to be right as Davido has officially announced the release of his new album, which is set to drop on the 31st of March.

But that’s not all! The Nigerian singer has also reportedly splurged on a brand new Lamborghini. The flashy car, which is known for its sleek design and high-performance capabilities, has been making rounds on social media.

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Coming from the depths of Lagos/Ogun State, Nigeria and making name for himself for quite some time, Dolly HP has established himself as one of the viable acts that’s been grinding at a high level.

After coming off the successful release of his project, “The Grace Arrived” and receiving love from his fans, he looks to make even more of a bigger impact with his next Album labelled “Don’t Come Late”

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