British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been involved in a serious road accident in Nigeria, resulting in two fatalities. The 36-year-old sustained minor injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers on Nigeria's busy highways, coming just days after Joshua's triumphant victory over Jake Paul.Details of the AccidentThe crash occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, around 11 a.m. local time on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Makun in Ogun State. Joshua was traveling as a passenger in the back seat of a Lexus SUV (registration KRD 850 HN) as part of a two-vehicle convoy, with his security detail following in a Pajero SUV.
According to eyewitness accounts and police reports, the Lexus collided with a stationary truck, reportedly after a tire burst caused the driver to lose control. Two occupants in the vehicle – the front passenger and another beside Joshua – were pronounced dead at the scene.
Unverified footage circulating online shows a dazed and topless Joshua being assisted from the wreckage amid shattered glass. He appeared in pain but conscious.
According to eyewitness accounts and police reports, the Lexus collided with a stationary truck, reportedly after a tire burst caused the driver to lose control. Two occupants in the vehicle – the front passenger and another beside Joshua – were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Scene from the accident involving Anthony Joshua's vehicle (Credit: Local reports) |
Unverified footage circulating online shows a dazed and topless Joshua being assisted from the wreckage amid shattered glass. He appeared in pain but conscious.
Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo confirmed the incident to multiple outlets, including ESPN and the BBC:
"The accident happened as a result of a burst tire on AJ's vehicle, which caused the driver to lose control... For now, I'm aware of two fatalities and Joshua himself has been taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention."
Reaction from Joshua's CampPromoter Eddie Hearn issued a statement:
"I am away on a family holiday and awoke to the news of this incident. Thankfully he appears to be okay from what I have seen in the images. We are awaiting more information."
Joshua, whose parents are of Nigerian descent, was visiting his ancestral hometown area of Sagamu during the holidays following his recent win.
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