Anthony Joshua has been hospitalized following a car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Reports indicate that the former heavyweight champion was involved in a collision between his Jeep and a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in southwest Nigeria.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, confirmed that Joshua sustained minor injuries in the accident. Hearn, who was on vacation in the Caribbean at the time, stated that Joshua was on his way to the hospital but had limited details about the incident.
According to local sources, Joshua was traveling in the back seat of a vehicle as part of a two-car convoy that included a Pajero SUV and a Lexus SUV. Tragically, two occupants in the Lexus, including the person beside Joshua, lost their lives in the crash.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as a two-vehicle convoy with Joshua seated behind the driver in the Lexus SUV. The crash occurred after Joshua’s vehicle swerved into a truck due to a burst tire, leading to an investigation by local authorities.
Despite the accident, images show Joshua standing and reports from the BBC confirm that he is in good condition despite sustaining minor injuries. The 36-year-old boxer had been in Nigeria before the crash, enjoying time with family and playing table tennis with his personal trainer.
Recently, Joshua had a successful exhibition fight against Jake Paul in Miami, Florida, where he secured a victory. Joshua hinted at future plans, reigniting his rivalry with Tyson Fury, with talks of a potential match between the two heavyweight boxers in the future.
Both fighters have a history of verbal sparring, but the possibility of a real showdown is gaining traction, potentially under the organization of Riyadh Season and Turki Alalshikh. AJ has expressed eagerness for future challenges and called out Fury to step into the ring for a real test of skill and strength.
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