Latest Update — Jan 2, 8:58 PT:
The individual responsible for operating the vehicle involved in a tragic accident on a Nigerian highway, which resulted in injuries to British boxer Anthony Joshua and the deaths of two others, has now been formally charged.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode faced multiple charges when he appeared before the Sagamu Magistrates’ Court in Nigeria last Friday. Authorities have accused him of causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent operation of a vehicle, driving without proper care, and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license. The court has postponed proceedings until January 20.
In the unfortunate incident, Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength coach, Sina Ghami, were killed when their vehicle collided with a stationary truck near Lagos. Joshua sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized briefly before being released.
Initial Report:
British boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a severe car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two individuals.
The crash occurred on Monday on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria’s most congested routes. According to a statement from local police to the BBC, Joshua was hospitalized with minor injuries but is reportedly in stable condition.
Details of the crash quickly spread across social media platforms, with graphic content and unverified videos of the incident and its aftermath being widely shared. The Nigerian Federal Road Safety Corps also disseminated images from the crash site on its social media channels, highlighting their involvement in rescuing Joshua.
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Joshua, an Olympic gold medallist and former world champion, was born in Watford, England, to British Nigerian parents. He recently competed in an exhibition match against YouTuber Jake Paul, where he secured a victory by knockout in the sixth round. Following the bout, Paul was hospitalized due to a broken jaw. Organized by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, the event was Paul’s second live appearance on Netflix after his fight with Mike Tyson. Originally, Paul was set to face Gervonta Davis next, but that match was canceled due to Davis being entangled in a legal case involving multiple serious allegations.
Netflix reported that the fight between Paul and Joshua garnered 10.9 million views, placing it third for the week. This viewership was significantly lower compared to the 46.6 million views for Paul’s earlier fight with Tyson, which was the top-ranked event in 78 countries and made the Top 10 in all 91 countries that Netflix monitors.
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