Senator Ben Murray Bruce has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to show support to Anthony Joshua as he prepares to fight Andy Ruiz on December 7.
Both boxers clashed in June, a bout that saw Andy Ruiz defeat Anthony Joshua to claim his titles.
A second bout has now been slated for December 7 in Saudi Arabia dubbed Clash of the Dunes.
Reacting to the coming fight, Ben Bruce expressed confidence in Anthony Joshua whom he believes will make Nigeria proud.
As he embarks on the journey, Ben Bruce called on President Buhari to show him support.
“ I want you to know we are with you, @anthonyfjoshua. I am confident that on December 7, you will go out and make yourself and your motherland proud. I am behind you. Nigerians are behind you. I call on @MBuhari to show support for Anthony as he puts Nigeria on the world stage, Dec7,” he tweeted.