Boxing Champ Anthony Joshua Injured in Fatal Nigeria Crash
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British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria, his promoter Matchroom Boxing confirmed. The highway accident resulted in the deaths of two other people.
Joshua, a former two-time unified world champion, was in his home country for a personal visit. Details on the extent of his injuries were not immediately released.
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Matchroom Boxing stated Joshua received prompt medical attention following the incident.
The 34-year-old boxer is scheduled to fight former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on March 8. There is no official word yet on whether the injury will affect this planned bout.