British heavyweight boxer and former champion of the world, Tyson Fury has prayed for 2 associates of his rival, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, following their deaths in accident on Monday, Sports247 experiences.
The accident, which occurred alongside Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, close to Makun in Sagamu, Ogun State, left Joshua in shock and needing specialist hospital remedy in Lagos, however two of his shut associates died on the spot.
As responses proceed flooding in from all internationally, Fury has added phrases of sympathy, at the same time as a doubt now lingers over their much-expected all-British showdown, tentatively scheduled to carry in the summertime of 2026.
Media experiences out of England famous that discuss of a struggle between the highest two British heavyweights of this decade resurfaced after Joshua’s victory over American social media influencer, Jake Paul in Miami, USA.
Nevertheless, British tabloid, Day by day Mail has now hinted that the bout is uncertain, after video recordings on the scene of the accident confirmed Joshua grimacing in ache whereas being helped out of the wreckage.
The report added: “Whereas the precise nature of Joshua’s accidents are at the moment unknown, it’s considered extremely uncertain that he shall be in any form for a fast ring return, regardless of his workforce insisting he’s in ‘steady’ situation.
“The potential of rib and knee damage was floated by a person in his interior circle, regardless of Nigerian authorities downplaying the dimensions of injury to Joshua.
“There can even be the query of psychological trauma brought on by the ordeal which noticed two of his finest associates die simply inches away from him.
“This facet of the accident has prompted hypothesis the boxer may retire from the game which has earned him a nine-figure fortune.”
However, relatively than give attention to hypothesis in regards to the struggle doubtless being known as off, Fury prolonged his sympathy to Joshua and gave some phrases of religious consolation, as he took to social media to pay tribute to Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
‘The Gypsy King’ wrote on Instagram: “That is so unhappy. Could God give them a great mattress in heaven.”
Sports247 gathered that his tributes got here after he hinted that he’ll make a return to the ring tgis yr, because the 37-year-old pugilist posted an image of himself together with his sons, Prince and Johnboy, all carrying T-shirts bearing the phrases ‘I’m again. Fury. My legacy. Outdated School.’
