Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was taken to hospital following a devastating automobile crash in Nigeria that killed two passengers.
Anthony Joshua inside a automobile in Nigeria (Picture: X)
Two folks within the SUV carrying British boxer Anthony Joshua have been killed immediately in a horrific crash in Nigeria, as per eyewitness accounts. The distressing incident resulted in Joshua being taken to hospital with accidents. Joshua’s automobile, which was accompanied by his safety element, reportedly collided with a stationary lorry close to Makun on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, positioned in Ogun state.
Bystanders swiftly responded to the accident, making an attempt a rescue operation. It’s believed that the automobile misplaced management and swerved resulting from a tyre burst. Native police are presently investigating the crash, with the Ogun state site visitors compliance and enforcement company confirming Joshua’s involvement within the accident. Adeniyi Orojo, an eyewitness, recounted the chilling particulars to Punch newspaper: “It was a two-vehicle convoy: a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driving force, with one other particular person beside him. There was additionally a passenger sitting beside the driving force, making 4 occupants within the Lexus that crashed.
“His safety element was within the automobile behind them earlier than the crash. “Different eyewitnesses and I started the rescue and flagged down oncoming automobiles to help. A couple of minutes after the crash, officers of the Federal Street Security Corps arrived. The passenger beside the driving force and the particular person beside Joshua died on the spot.”
Specific Sport contacted Eddie Hearn, his promoter, who was holidaying within the Caribbean and had solely moments earlier learnt of the incident. Hearn confirmed that Joshua was OK and en path to hospital, although he might present no extra particulars at the moment.
Joshua had been spending time in Nigeria, his mother and father’ nation of origin. While ‘AJ’ was born in England and secured Olympic gold for Nice Britain, he continuously shows the Nigerian flag with satisfaction. The 36-year-old was visiting the West African nation following his victory over Jake Paul simply over per week prior.
Joshua stopped the YouTuber-turned-boxer within the sixth spherical of a contentious encounter. The previous heavyweight world champion left his opponent with a fractured jaw in two areas. While the competition lasted longer than many anticipated, Joshua secured a commanding triumph.
Joshua has hinted that 2026 will show vital for his profession and reignited his rivalry with Tyson Fury in his post-bout remarks. In an Instagram submit days following his 19 December victory, Joshua wrote: “A large shoutout to the 33 million of you who tuned in to help me, Jake, and everybody on the undercard, and thanks to those that prayed for me throughout struggle week.
“Benefit from the festive break when you’re celebrating, and have a blessed week when you’re not. Huge issues coming within the New 12 months, so keep tuned. We’re all one underneath God’s eyes. God bless. Rastafari.”
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