Ngannou focused before a boxing match. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/francisngannou
As much as Jake Paul, Francis Ngannou He also showed fair play when speaking about the tragic accident involving Anthony Joshua. Last Monday (29), in Lagos, Nigeria, the vehicle carrying the renowned boxer and his friends collided with a parked truck. The crash caused the death of two of AJ's friends.
The Cameroonian lamented the sad episode and offered his solidarity to the boxer who caused the injury and to the victims' families. Interestingly, Ngannou went through a similar experience. While visiting his country in April, the athlete, who was riding a motorcycle, was involved in an accident that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl.
In the recent incident, AJ, who was in the back seat, suffered only minor injuries, appeared visibly shaken when he got out of the vehicle, and was taken to the hospital. According to 'The Ring' magazine, an investigation to determine the causes of the accident is underway.
"Wishing AJ a speedy recovery and my sincere condolences to all who lost their lives in today's tragedy in Lagos," the former UFC champion wrote on his official 'X' account.
Knockout in boxing
In his second boxing match, held in 2024, Francis Ngannou He suffered another defeat, and this time, in a brutal way. The former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) was no match for Anthony Joshua, a star of the sport, and suffered at his hands.
The Englishman, who won the gold medal at the London Olympics (ENG) in 2012 and was a world heavyweight champion in several companies, delivered knockdowns to 'The Predator' and knocked him out in the second round. Without a win in the sport, Ngannou's future is uncertain.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for AJ and my sincere condolences to all those who lost life in today's tragedy in Lagos.
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) December 29, 2025
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