Anthony Joshua (L) and President Mahama (R) at the Jubilee House
British boxing superstar Anthony Joshua’s ongoing visit to Ghana took a lighthearted turn on Monday, June 16, 2025, when President John Dramani Mahama playfully aimed an uppercut at the two-time unified world champion during a courtesy call at the Jubilee House.
Joshua, who arrived in the country on Friday, June 13, 2025, for the much-anticipated Legacy Rise Sports: Battle of the Beasts event, has been a lively presence in Accra, delighting fans and engaging in a series of high-profile visits.
At the Jubilee House, he was warmly welcomed by President Mahama, along with the Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams.
Also present were legendary Ghanaian boxer Azumah Nelson and Sharaf Mahama, President Mahama’s son and the organiser of Battle of the Beasts, who played a key role in bringing Joshua and fellow boxing great Amir Khan to Ghana.
During the visit, Joshua presented President Mahama with a signed boxing glove. As the president tried it on, he jokingly threw a playful uppercut at the heavyweight champion, drawing laughter from everyone present.
The light-hearted moment was captured in photos and video, which have since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread admiration and amusement.
The group later posed for pictures, with Azumah Nelson flanked by Anthony Joshua and President Mahama.
Sharaf Mahama and Minister Kofi Adams later joined the trio to commemorate the memorable visit, which underscored the powerful intersection of sports, diplomacy, and national pride.
Watch the video of the moment below:
WATCH: President Mahama playfully tries an uppercut with boxing star Anthony Joshua during a courtesy call at Jubilee House today.#CitiNewsroom #CitiSports pic.twitter.com/sOWHs6ELfs
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