Boxer Joshua's driver charged in accident that killed two people
Anthony Joshua (Photo: ERA)

Nigerian police have accused the driver of British boxer Anthony Joshua of committing a fatal accident near the city of Lagos, which killed two people. About reported Sky News, citing the country's police.

According to law enforcement officials, 46-year-old Adeniyi Moholaji Kayode faces four charges, including dangerous driving resulting in death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid national driver's license. The case will be heard on January 20.

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ACCIDENT occurred on December 29 near Lagos. A black Lexus SUV with Joshua in the back seat collided with a truck.

The accident killed two passengers, Latif Ayodele and Sina Gami. Both were the athlete's coaches. Anthony Joshua himself suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Crash took place a few days after Joshua knocked out American social media star Jake Paul in the sixth round of a fight in Miami.

  • The Briton has twice met Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk in the ring. on September 25, 2021, Usyk won Joshua by the judges' decision.
  • In August 2022 passed a rematch, in which the Ukrainian boxer defeated the Briton on points for the second time.