Anthony Joshua narrowly avoided tragedy by changing seats just before a fatal accident claimed the lives of two of his friends. Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash and was hospitalized. The driver of the vehicle has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, with his lawyer claiming it was an accident due to brake failure.

According to reports, Joshua initially sat in the front seat but switched with the driver at his request due to visibility issues. The journey started in Lagos, and the unfortunate incident occurred during the trip. The driver has been charged with multiple offenses related to the crash.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the charges against the driver and adjourned the case to a later date. Joshua, a professional boxer born in Watford to Nigerian parents, was in Nigeria for a vacation following a recent victory in Miami. His friends, who tragically lost their lives in the accident, were long-time associates involved in his boxing career.

Messages of condolences poured in from prominent figures in the boxing world, expressing sorrow over the loss of Joshua’s friends. Joshua was discharged from the hospital and is yet to address the incident publicly. He and his mother paid their respects at a funeral home in Lagos before the repatriation of their friends’ remains.

Further updates on Joshua’s recovery and the legal proceedings surrounding the accident are awaited.