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Two dead as Anthony Joshua escapes death In Ogun Car Accident

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Renowned global boxer, Anthony Joshua on Monday involved in a road accident, in Makun, along the busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around 11am on Monday.

The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated.

An eyewitness, said Joshua sustained minor injuries, saying that two people died on the spot.

The eyewitness stated that the accident happened just before Danco Filling Station in Makun, before Sagamu Interchange inward Ibadan axis of the road.

“It was a two-vehicle convoy: a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person beside him. There was also a passenger sitting beside the driver, making four occupants in the Lexus that crashed. His security detail was in the vehicle behind them before the crash.

“Other eyewitnesses and I began the rescue and flagged down oncoming vehicles to assist. A few minutes after the crash, officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps arrived.

The passenger beside the driver and Joshua died on the spot,” he said.

Confirming the incident, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi and spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Afolabi Odunsi said further updates would be communicated.

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Portable dares Anthony Joshua After Speed Darlington Win

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial street-pop musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has declared his intention to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match.

“Now that I’ve beaten Speed Darlington, it is only Anthony Joshua I can fight now,” Portable told PUNCH Sports Extra.

The “Zazuu” crooner, who defeated Speed Darlington at the “Chaos In The Ring” bout on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, also confirmed receiving N20 million from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy.

Portable has requested a musical collaboration with Burna Boy, who has been at loggerheads with Speed Darlington, following the generous reward.

The celebrity boxing match ended abruptly in the second round when Speed Darlington was unable to continue after reportedly suffering a dislocated shoulder. Following his defeat, the American-based Nigerian artiste demanded a rematch, claiming his opponent used supernatural forces to secure the win.

“Portable, I want a rematch, it breaks my heart you are carrying that money. It is so unfair, you have up to two experiences fighting. I have not entered ring before,” Speed Darlington lamented in a video posted on Instagram.

The defeated musician further accused the organisers of tribalism, alleging the event favoured Portable because of his Yoruba heritage, despite the outcome being determined by his inability to continue fighting rather than by judges’ scorecards.

Reacting to the accusations, Portable sarcastically embraced the juju allegations, saying, “I am not a loser, I am a winner. He is saying I used juju. Yes, na juju, go find your own juju.”

This is not the first time Portable has expressed interest in fighting Anthony Joshua. Earlier this month, he declared he wanted to fight the boxing star for N100m, stating that Speed Darlington was an unworthy opponent.

“I’m not fighting Speed Darlington again; I want Anthony Joshua with N100m,” Portable had said in a video posted on his Instagram page on April 9.

The victory over Speed Darlington adds to Portable’s boxing record, following his previous win against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha in December 2023.

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JUST IN: “To Great Asiwaju Jagaban” – Anthony Joshua Visits Tinubu, Presents Gift [PHOTOS]

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua, on Wednesday, paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence, presenting him with a gift – an autographed glove.

The development was revealed by Dada Olusegun, the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, in a post on social media platform X.

The inscription on the glove reads: “To the Great Asiwaju Borgu of Africa, Bola A Tinubu”.

This gesture comes on the heels of Joshua’s appointment as Ogun State’s sports ambassador by Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The appointment was made during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Abeokuta on Monday.

Joshua’s mother is Nigerian, while his father has Nigerian and Irish ancestry. His Nigerian roots can be traced back to the Yoruba people.

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua Tease WBC Fight

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Tyson Fury the present Heavy weight champion has called out Anthony Joshua for a title fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) belt.

He took to social media on Monday to offer Antony Joshua a WBC heavyweight championship fight amid delays to his plans to face Oleksandr Usyk in a unification bout.

“Tyson Fury here, aka the Gypsy King, the WBC heavyweight champion of the world, as you can tell,” Fury said in a video posted to Instagram, wearing his belts.

“I think you’ve all heard that I’m going to be fighting soon, within the next few months, and I think that before I announce an opponent, I need to do this, just in case.

“Anthony Joshua, I know you’ve just lost a fight to Usyk and you’re beltless at the moment, and I’d like to give you an opportunity to fight me for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world in the next few months.

“You’re coming off a 12-round fight, so you’re match-fit, you’re ready.

“I’m giving you a few months’ notice, if you’re interested, I’ll send you the date over and we can have a rumble, a battle of Britain for the WBC championship.

“Let me know if you’re interested. If not, I will select another opponent. Thank you, very much, and good night.”

Joshua has now responded to Fury, telling him to contact his management and that he would be ready in December.

“Yea, calm,” Joshua posted. “I don’t do the online discussions just for clout, so if you’re really about it, shout @258mgt. I’ll be ready in December.”

A fight between Fury and Joshua has been rumoured for several years. Should it be arranged, it would represent a huge chance at redemption for Joshua, who had lost three of his last five fights after winning each of his first 22.

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