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Boxer Anthony Joshua stable after deadly car crash in Nigeria

Published on 30 Dec 2025 11:59:30 AM

British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State that killed two of his close friends, promoter Matchroom Boxing said on Monday (Dec 29).

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British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State that killed two of his close friends, promoter Matchroom Boxing said on Monday (Dec 29).

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