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What happened to Anthony Joshua?

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Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two members of his team. He sustained minor injuries, was taken to hospital for checks, and remains under observation. Authorities report the vehicle was speeding and crashed into a stationary truck during an overtaking maneuver.

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Boxer Anthony Joshua stable after deadly car crash in Nigeria

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  • Anthony Joshua involved in deadly car crash in Nigeria 5s
  • Two members of Joshua's training team killed in the accident 28s
  • Joshua sustained minor injuries and is stable in hospital 34s
  • Authorities say speeding likely caused the crash 42s
  • Joshua expected to fight Tyson Fury in 2026 1m 4s

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Boxer Anthony Joshua stable after deadly car crash in Nigeria
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Boxer Anthony Joshua stable after deadly car crash in Nigeria

Ogun state police said Joshua, a British former heavyweight champion, was in a vehicle that collided with another car, resulting in two deaths; Joshua sustained only minor injuries.

Boxer Anthony Joshua stable after deadly car crash in Nigeria
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Boxer Anthony Joshua stable after deadly car crash in Nigeria

The boxer was confirmed stable, taken to hospital for checks and treatment, and will remain under observation.

Boxer Anthony Joshua stable after deadly car crash in Nigeria
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Boxer Anthony Joshua stable after deadly car crash in Nigeria

Preliminary findings suggest the vehicle was likely speeding during an overtaking maneuver before crashing into a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

British boxer Anthony Joshua survives car crash that killed two others
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Africanews
16 hours ago
British boxer Anthony Joshua survives car crash that killed two others

Anthony Joshua reportedly survived a car crash in Nigeria that killed two other passengers; he is on holiday in Africa following his knockout victory over Jake Paul.

British boxer Anthony Joshua survives car crash that killed two others
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Africanews
16 hours ago
British boxer Anthony Joshua survives car crash that killed two others

Nigerian authorities state initial findings show the car was travelling above the speed limit, lost control while overtaking, and crashed into a stationary truck on the roadside.

British boxer Anthony Joshua survives car crash that killed two others
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Africanews
16 hours ago
British boxer Anthony Joshua survives car crash that killed two others

Police confirmed Joshua was taken to hospital and is being treated for his injuries.

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