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Champion-chip off old block

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AFTER retaining his world heavyweigh­t titles, British boxer Anthony Joshua is joined in the ring by his father Robert.

The dad held his son’s championsh­ip belts and fanned him with a towel as he was interviewe­d on TV about the victory.

Irish/Nigerian Robert flew from his homeland in West Africa to Cardiff to see his 6ft 6in lad beat Carlos Takam.

Joshua, 28, said after the fight at the Principali­ty Stadium: “This is my dad – fresh from Nigeria.” In his dressing room before the bout, Joshua met Man United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovi­c. Later actor Idris Elba arrived to celebrate the win.

 ??  ?? NO.1 FAN Robert with the towel IN ON THE ACT With star Idris
NO.1 FAN Robert with the towel IN ON THE ACT With star Idris

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