A former British Light Heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has urged Nigerians and Britons to pray for Anthony Joshua following the road accident in which the former world heavyweight champion was involved on Monday.
Joshua was involved in a road crash in the Makun area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The incident has continued to draw reactions from within and outside Nigeria, particularly from the boxing community.
In a statement on Monday, Oboh, who is also a former Commonwealth champion, expressed concern over Joshua’s condition while extending condolences to the families of the two foreign nationals who lost their lives in the accident.
He said, “Joshua is said to be in stable condition, but few days from now we will know better. We must all note this; sorry to say, when people are inside very expensive cars, they have the belief they are fully saved.
“But the sad truth is if we do not abide by the speed limit rules, we become very vulnerable without really having an awareness that we are vulnerable.
“It is always better to be early than late. But it is 100 per cent better to be late and be safe, than to become late.
“One truth about driving is that the faster you are the less control you will have over the car. We must all pray for our hero, Anthony Joshua, and other survivors for quick recovery.
“Joshua, we all love you both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, UK. We all wish you a quick and fast recovery, and the other victims are as well. Prayers must be added, because prayers from the heart can do wonders.”
Oboh’s call adds to the growing outpouring of concern and support for Joshua and others affected by the tragic accident, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue.
