British boxer with Nigerian roots, Anthony Joshua won the IBF world heavyweight title

British boxer Anthony Joshua won the IBF world heavyweight title on Saturday with a sensational second round knockout of American rival, Charles Martin.

Taking to his twitter account after the victory, the new champion wrote: “An unforgettable night!”

Olympic champion Joshua, 26, had Martin on the canvas twice in the second round to record his 16th knockout in all 16 professional fights he has contested.

Too bad the title will got to the british and not Nigeria, cause Joshua becomes the sixth British fighter to win a world heavyweight title.

“There ‘ll probably be some negativity about how easy it is. But two days ago Charles Martin was a big, dangerous southpaw and he had the confidence to come over here and fight in the lion’s den,” said the new champion.

“All the hype is good for boxing, let’s keep on pushing this sport. Keep on supporting us because it won’t last forever.”