Joshua, former heavyweight champion, 'stable' after deadly road crash in Nigeria
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the tragic death of two of his close friends and associates. Joshua, a British national of Nigerian heritage, was reported to be in a stable condition in the hospital following the incident on a major road connecting Lagos and Ibadan in the southwest of the country. The boxing star's promoter confirmed the details and expressed condolences to the families affected. The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under investigation by authorities. Joshua, who hails from southwest Nigeria, is known to visit the region when in the country. The accident occurred around 11:00 am local time on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with reports indicating that Joshua's car may have been traveling above the speed limit. The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, expressed support for Joshua and his family, emphasizing the importance of life over sports achievements. Despite the accident, Joshua's condition is stable, and he will remain under observation at the hospital.
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