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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Bernadette B. Tixon

Is Anthony Joshua From Nigeria? Boxer is Stable After Car Crash Caused by Speeding and Improper Maneuvering

Boxing champion Anthony Joshua survived a horrific crash in Nigeria that killed two people. (Credit: JazzyJoeyD/WikiMedia Commons)

Boxing champion Anthony Joshua is counting his blessings after walking away from a horrific car crash in Nigeria that killed two people. The 36-year-old, who has Nigerian heritage, was in the back of a Lexus SUV on Monday morning when it crashed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua, visiting after his recent fight with Jake Paul, sustained minor injuries as police confirmed the cause of the accident.

The crash has put a spotlight on the boxer's deep ties to Nigeria. Joshua was born in the UK to British-Nigerian parents and even spent part of his childhood living in Nigeria before returning to Watford. The crash occurred near Sagamu in Ogun State, which is his ancestral hometown.

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