Is Anthony Joshua From Nigeria? Boxer is Stable After Car Crash Caused by Speeding and Improper Maneuvering
**Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua Survives Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria**
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua is counting his blessings after surviving a horrific car crash in Nigeria that tragically claimed two lives. The 36-year-old fighter, who has deep Nigerian roots, was in the back seat of a Lexus SUV when it crashed Monday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Joshua, visiting Nigeria following his recent fight with Jake Paul, sustained minor injuries, according to police reports. The incident has renewed attention on Joshua’s strong ties to his ancestral homeland.
**Joshua’s Deep Nigerian Roots**
Anthony Joshua was born in the UK to British-Nigerian parents. His mother, Yeta Odusanya, is Nigerian, while his father, Robert Joshua, has Nigerian and Irish ancestry. Joshua’s family background can be traced specifically to the Yoruba people, among whom he holds an aristocratic rank.
The crash occurred near Sagamu in Ogun State, which is Joshua’s ancestral hometown. He spent part of his childhood living in Nigeria before returning to Watford, UK, after his parents divorced when he was 12. Joshua was in Nigeria to reconnect with his roots, celebrating his high-profile victory over Jake Paul.
**Speed a Factor in Fatal Accident**
Ogun State police have explained the circumstances behind the accident. According to Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo, one of the SUV’s tyres suddenly burst, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a truck parked on the roadside. Nigeria’s Federal Road Sa
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