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IS ANTHONY JOSHUA OKAY? THE TRUTH BEHIND HIS FATAL CAR CRASH IN NIGERIA

Anthony Joshua survived a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two. Read about his injuries and the status of his 2026 fights.

Is Anthony Joshua okay? The truth behind his fatal car crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua hospitalised after tragic car crash in Nigeria

A family member related to Anthony Joshua was shocked by a bad car crash in Nigeria that killed two people. The boxer got minor injuries and had to go to the hospital.

The 36-year-old heavyweight was driving from Lagos to his family's place when it happened. The family member told the BBC they were waiting for Joshua to come for New Year's since they didn't see him at Christmas.

Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter and chairman of Matchroom, told Mirror Sport that he knew about the accident. He said Joshua was going to the hospital but was okay.

Photos from the crash site showed Joshua wincing as he got help from the wreckage. The crash was on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway near a Danco gas station, close to the Sagamu Interchange, which is northeast of Lagos.

Joshua's relative said, We hope he gets better soon, and we pray for the people who died to rest in peace. He usually comes around for the new year. We haven't seen him, so we were expecting him.

Local road safety people said that five men were in the crash. Two died, and two were fine. Joshua was one of them, and they said he had minor injuries before going to a hospital.

The boxer, who had beaten Jake Paul in a fight 10 days earlier, was in a two-car convoy with a security car behind him when they hit a parked truck.

Officials said that driving too fast and passing incorrectly caused the crash. The Federal Road Safety Corps tweeted, The Lexus Jeep was probably going too fast and lost control while trying to pass. It hit a truck parked on the side of the road.

Driving too fast and passing wrongly are big traffic problems and cause many deadly crashes on Nigerian roads.

Joshua was chilling after knocking out American YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in Miami, Florida, on December 19th. The former heavyweight champ filled in after Paul's fight with Gervonta 'Tank' Davis in November was cancelled.

During the fight, Joshua broke Paul's jaw in two places and won. This was after he lost to Daniel Dubois in 2024. Now, he might fight Tyson Fury again since they're talking about a fight.

He said, We got rid of the rust, and I'm ready for 2026. If Tyson Fury is serious and wants to stop talking trash on Twitter, put on some gloves and fight a real fighter who will fight anyone, and then step in the ring with me next.

If you're really tough, don't just talk, 'AJ this, AJ that.' Let's see you in the ring and fight.

THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING

Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.

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Conor Benn officially joins Zuffa Boxing after a decade with Eddie Hearn

Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.

Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”

Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.

This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.

Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.

CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28

Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.

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Cris Cyborg confirms 2026 will be her final year in professional fighting

Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.

Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.

Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.

It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.

On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.

Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.

Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.

Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before. 

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