Super Falcons hero sends touching message to Anthony Joshua after heavyweight boxing defeat to Usyk

The previous heavyweight boxing champion suffered the third defeat of his profession early on Sunday morning

Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has reacted to Anthony Joshua’s disappointing loss to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua, AJ, tried to recapture the unified heavyweight titles he misplaced to the Ukrainian boxer final 12 months.

However that bid resulted in disappointment as Usyk produced a terrific efficiency to win by break up determination and condemn Joshua to his third profession loss.

Joshua confirmed outstanding enchancment from the duo’s first assembly, with the Nigerian boxer’s aggressiveness and intent troubling his opponent on a number of events.

His effort was in the end not sufficient, although, as Usyk’s brilliance and ring savviness gained the day.

Barcelona ahead Oshoala had backed compatriot Joshua to reclaim the heavyweight titles from Usyk.

And the five-time African participant of the 12 months couldn’t conceal her disappointment on the end result of the conflict billed because the Rage on the Purple Sea.

Though AJ displayed the resilient Nigerian spirit, Oshoala is sad that the 32-year-old didn’t knock out his Ukrainian foe.

The previous Arsenal ahead has, nevertheless, charged AJ not to surrender however to stage a comeback.

Oshoala wrote on Twitter, “I felt AJ had like two events the place he may’ve gone in for a KO however he was too drained.

“Omo na we wey no too perceive the game Dey analyze move. Anyway we’re coming again; NAIJA FOR LIFE STILL @anthonyjoshua.”

I felt AJ had like 2 events the place he may’ve gone in for a KO however he was too drained. Omo na we wey no too perceive the game Dey analyze move???….. Anyway we’re coming again , NAIJA FOR LIFE STILL ?????? @anthonyjoshua

— ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) August 20, 2022

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