Anthony Joshua has been hospitalized following a minor car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The incident occurred when Joshua’s Jeep collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in southwest Nigeria.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, confirmed that Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash. Hearn, who was on vacation in the Caribbean at the time, provided limited information but stated that Joshua was en route to the hospital.
According to a local news source, Joshua was seated in the back of the vehicle during the accident and suffered only minor injuries. Witnesses reported that Joshua was part of a two-car convoy, which included a Pajero SUV and a Lexus SUV, with his security team following in another vehicle.
Eyewitnesses described the sequence of events leading to the crash, stating that Joshua was seated behind the driver in the Lexus SUV. Tragically, two occupants of the vehicle, including the person next to Joshua, lost their lives in the accident.
Reports indicate that the crash occurred after Joshua’s vehicle swerved into the truck following a tire blowout, causing him to lose control. Local authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Images from the scene showed Joshua standing, and local police confirmed that he is in good condition despite suffering minor injuries in the crash.
Joshua, who had recently participated in an exhibition fight with Jake Paul in Miami, Florida, has been recuperating. He hinted at a significant year ahead and reignited his rivalry with Tyson Fury.
The ongoing verbal sparring between Joshua and Fury may potentially lead to a long-awaited showdown, with reports suggesting that the fight might materialize under a new initiative.
Following his recent victory, Joshua called out Fury, expressing his eagerness for future challenges. He challenged Fury to step into the ring and settle their differences with their fists, emphasizing his readiness for the anticipated bout.
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