British professional boxer Anthony Joshua has returned to his homeland in Ogun State, Nigeria, to celebrate the festive season with his family, MySportDab reports.
The Hertfordshire-born boxing heavyweight has been spotted in a footage dancing and celebrating the festive season with the locals.
The video, which has made the rounds on social media and available at the end of this post, had the renowned boxer holding a beverage cup and calmly twerking to local lyrics.
He was surrounded by women, children, including other members of the community who have turned up to join the athlete.
The former IBF heavyweight champion is a Nigerian by origin although he groomed and nursed his career in the UK.
He reportedly attended a local boarding school in Ikenne, Ogun State, before leaving to reside permanently in the UK after his parents divorced.
Joshua has had a flourishing career in boxing despite recent setbacks. He has totaled 32 fights, winning 28, and losing 4. 25 of his 28 wins has been by KO.
His last fight ended in a defeat to fellow British boxer and IBF champion Daniel DuBois after being knocked down in the fifth round.
However, away from the setback, the boxer still retains his clout as one of the most successful actors in the gloves and punches sport and is tipped to return to the ring sooner than later.
Meanwhile, he is known for his strong identification with his roots and has a tattoo of Africa on his arm.
It is not the first time he has visited Nigeria and local community, Sagamu, in Ogun State.
Prior to his highly-anticipated fight against Oleksandr Usyk, he visited the country and earned the blessings of the locals.
While there are still speculations on his boxing career, Joshua will be expected to take up the gauntlet soon and return to the ring as he has yet to call time in his career.
Meanwhile, he thinks it necessary temporarily disappear from the spotlight on his profession to celebrate the festive season with his family. Watch Video on Instagram.
