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Beterbiev is the only champion to finish all his bouts ahead of schedule.
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Russian Artur Beterbiev is the only world boxing champion who prematurely completed all his fights in the professional ring at this stage of his career.
Beterbiev on Sunday night in the United States in the second round by technical knockout defeated the American Joe Smith Jr. in a unification fight and became the world champion in the WBO, WBC and IBF versions. On account of the 37-year-old Beterbiev 18 early victories in 18 fights.
Of the other champions, WBA (Super), WBC, IBF bantamweight champion Japanese Naoya Inoue (23-0, 20 KOs), WBA (Super) and IBF super bantamweight belt holder Murodjon Akhmadaliev (10-0, 7 KOs), WBA (Super) and IBF middleweight champion of Kazakhstan Gennady Golovkin (42-1-1, 37 KOs) and WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu (29-2, 25 KOs) from DR Congo.
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british boxer Anthony JoshuaThe former world heavyweight champion was involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria.
The accident occurred in the morning on the Lagos-Ibadan highway near Shagamu Junction in the northeast of Lagos, one of the most dangerous roads in the country.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria, Joshua’s Lexus SUV collided with a truck parked on the side of the road. According to preliminary data, the SUV was traveling above the speed limit and crashed during an overtaking maneuver.
There were 5 people in the car. As a result of the accident, 2 people died. The other two passengers were not injured. Anthony Joshua was rescued alive with minor injuries. He was taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment. Law enforcement and rescue teams arrived at the scene within minutes of the incident being reported.
Ogun State Police confirmed that the exact location of the accident was a section of the highway in front of a petrol station near Shagamu Junction. An official investigation was appointed to establish the full circumstances of the tragedy.
It is understood that Joshua was on his way from Lagos to his parents’ home. The news of the accident shocked his family. Just a few hours before the accident, the boxer posted a video on social networks in a good mood.
The incident occurred shortly after the 36-year-old Briton’s remarkable victory over Jake Paul on December 19. Tragic events in Nigeria overshadowed the sports triumph that claimed the lives of two people.
PHOTOGRAPH. What does the old car Joshua was in at the time of the accident look like?
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Former WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight world champion, Briton Anthony Joshua, was involved in an accident in Nigeria, as a result of which two people died, local publication Punch reports.
The incident occurred on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Lexus SUV Joshua was in collided with a stationary truck. It is reported that the 36-year-old boxer, who was sitting behind the driver, received minor injuries and was hospitalized.
According to an eyewitness, two people died in the accident: a passenger sitting next to the driver and a person in the back seat next to Joshua. The remaining victims were taken to the hospital.
The local police commissioner said an investigation into the incident has been ordered.
Olympic champion Joshua defeated American blogger Jake Paul in a fight in Miami on December 19. In total, he has 29 victories and four defeats in the professional ring.
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Authoritative source The Ring has reported that the famous British heavyweight Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious accident in Nigeria.
The boxer, whose parents are from an African country, came to Nigeria after celebrating Christmas in England.
It was reported that the accident occurred in the capital Lagos. Joshua was in the Lexus that crashed into a truck. Two people died at the scene.
Joshua was injured, but they were reported to be minor. The boxer only managed to leave the car with outside help.
Look at the dire situation in Nigeria.
There was no apparent emergency response after a major crash involving Anthony Joshua that killed two people; no ambulance, no proper medical care. Instead he was made to sit upright in front of a police van… pic.twitter.com/xZ5IEP9hF6
— Esen (@SemiNigerian) December 29, 2025
Sending prayers to Anthony Joshua.
If you have a minute, please pray for him. pic.twitter.com/Dt979HEBp5— (fan) Cole Palmer 🏴GFPR (@BigJeff) December 29, 2025
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