Anthony Joshua ‘stable’ after fatal accident in NigeriaAFP, SAGAMU, NigeriaFormer world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a “stable condition” in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria that killed two close friends and associates, his promoter announced on Monday. Anthony Joshua celebrates winning his bout against Andy Ruiz Jr in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 7, 2019. Sharing a photograph of himself with Joshua on social media, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu wrote: “As a sportsman, you have always shown courage, discipline, and unwavering love for our country.”Tinubu later said on social media that he had spoken with “AJ” and the boxer’s mother. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident,” Paul said on social media. Former Olympic champion Joshua has since been linked with a fight against compatriot and fellow former world champion Tyson Fury.

Source: Taipei Times December 30, 2025 16:56 UTC