This archive report was first published on 30 September 2019.
Anthony Joshua, the British boxer of Nigerian descent, is intensifying his preparations for his highly anticipated rematch with Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia in December.
During one of his training sessions, Joshua received a special guest - 8-year-old Mikey Poulli, a visually impaired Arsenal fan.
Joshua took Poulli around the training gym, painting a visual expression of the environment for the young boy.
Poulli had a feel of the punching bags during his short time with the former heavyweight champion.
After the experience, Joshua shared a heartfelt message with Poulli on social media, saying, "Walking with vision is important, however, to walk with faith is a blessing."
He also encouraged Poulli to 'work with faith' and trust himself, as that's the most important thing in the race to succeed in life.
Poulli, in turn, shared the moments on his social media page, saying, "I see you Champ Anthony Joshua. True fighters need to stick together. May God bless us all."
Joshua also promised to visit Poulli in his school in a recorded message before eventually leaving the gym.
Joshua's kind gesture has inspired many, and it's a testament to his character as a person and a boxer.
