Anthony Joshua has been hospitalized following a car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two individuals. The incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when Joshua’s Jeep collided with a stationary truck. Reports indicate that the former heavyweight champion sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, confirmed the incident while on holiday in the Caribbean. He mentioned that Joshua was en route to the hospital and seemed to be in stable condition, although further details were not available at that time.
According to local sources, Joshua was seated in the back of a vehicle involved in a two-car convoy that included a Pajero SUV and a Lexus SUV. Tragically, two occupants in the vehicle lost their lives in the accident.
Eyewitnesses described the sequence of events leading to the crash, mentioning that Joshua was traveling with his security detail in a convoy when the accident occurred. The local police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Images from the scene showed Joshua standing after the crash, and reports from the BBC indicated that he suffered only minor injuries and was in good condition. Joshua, who was in Nigeria visiting his parents, had recently posted on social media before the accident.
The 36-year-old boxer had been recovering from an exhibition fight in Miami, Florida, where he secured a victory over Jake Paul. Plans for future matches, including a potential bout with Tyson Fury, were hinted at by Joshua in his post-fight comments.
The ongoing rivalry between Joshua and Fury has captured the attention of boxing fans, with speculations about a future showdown under discussion. Following his recent win, Joshua issued a challenge to Fury, emphasizing his readiness to face any opponent in the ring.
As developments unfold, the boxing world eagerly anticipates Joshua’s recovery and potential future matchups with his rivals.