Boxing: Anthony Joshua Injured in Fatal Car Accident in Nigeria, Two Close Friends Killed

British boxer Anthony Joshua, former heavyweight world champion, was injured on Monday, December 29, in a car accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends in Nigeria, according to his promoter and local police.

A spokesperson for the Ogun State police (southwest Nigeria) stated in a release, "The vehicle transporting Anthony Joshua was involved in an accident, the circumstances of which are under investigation," adding that the boxer, "who is currently receiving medical attention."