Jake Paul sympathises with Anthony Joshua, says life is much more important than boxing

By Editor

Jake Paul has shared concern for Anthony Joshua following the latter’s involvement in a fatal car accident in Nigeria.

The former heavyweight champion was taken to the hospital with injuries sustained in the crash, which tragically claimed the lives of two other passengers in the same vehicle.

Jake Paul, who was recently overwhelmed and knocked out in the sixth round with a broken jaw by Joshua in Miami, USA, was full of kind words for the British-Nigerian, who was involved in a ghastly auto accident on Monday, December 29.

Jake Paul’s gesture is viewed as the true spirit of good sportsmanship and camaraderie.

Joshua appeared to be in pain as he was helped from the wreckage, with bystanders rushing to assist those involved. The 36-year-old’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, who is currently on holiday in the Caribbean, told Mirror Sport that Joshua was alright and en route to the hospital, but was unable to provide further details at the time.

The accident happened on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near the Sinoma area, close to Sagamu, Ogun State. Joshua was transported to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.

Paul, who recently faced off against Joshua in the ring, has shared that his thoughts are with everyone affected by the accident. He wrote on X: “Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ, and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident.”

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Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua at the weigh-in just before their fight. Sky Sports photo.