Nigeria (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was slightly injured in a car accident in Nigeria that killed two people in Ogun State.
As reported by Rachel Savage of The Guardian, Anthony Joshua, ex-world heavyweight champion, was involved in a car crash in Ogun State, Nigeria, which killed two people, local police said Monday.
How did Anthony Joshua sustain minor injuries in the Ogun State crash?
Anthony Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries when his car collided with another vehicle, Ogun State authorities said, adding that they are investigating the incident.
An eyewitness said,
“It was a two-vehicle convoy: a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person beside him. There was also a passenger sitting beside the driver, making four occupants in the Lexus that crashed. His security detail was in the vehicle behind them before the crash.”
They added,
“Other eyewitnesses and I began the rescue and flagged down oncoming vehicles to assist. A few minutes after the crash, officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps arrived.”
In a video of the incident, Joshua can be seen inside his heavily damaged car, trying to get out before being assisted, appearing stunned.
According to reports, the car accident killed two people and injured Joshua, who, along with other victims, was taken to a hospital whose location has not been disclosed. It confirmed that Joshua is “fine.”
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn, said,
“I am away on a family holiday and awoke to the news of this incident.”
He added,
“We are trying to contact Anthony and in the meantime we don’t want to speculate on how he is but thankfully he appears OK from what I have seen in the images. We are awaiting more information on what has happened and will update in due course.”
Before the tragic car accident in Nigeria, Joshua shared a video of himself playing table tennis with personal trainer and Instagram influencer Latz, known as “healthy_mindset.”
Joshua’s car accident came shortly after his knockout victory over YouTuber Jake Paul in Miami. He, a British boxer of Nigerian heritage, is on holiday in Africa.
The British boxer defeated Paul in six rounds, marking his first fight since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. The victory brought his professional record to 29 wins from 33 fights.
On 20 December, after defeating Paul, Joshua called for a fight with retired Tyson Fury, with reports suggesting the two could soon agree on a long-awaited bout in Saudi Arabia in 2026.
Following the fight, Joshua said,
“It wasn’t the best performance. We have to give Jake his respect for trying and trying and trying, but he came up against a real fighter tonight that’s had a 15-month layoff, who shook off the cobwebs.”
He added,
“I can’t wait to roll into 2026. If Tyson Fury is as serious as he thinks he is, and he wants to put down his Twitter fingers and put on some gloves and come and fight one of the realest fighters out there, that will take on any challenge, step in the ring with me next if you’re a real bad boy. Don’t do all that talking, ‘AJ this, AJ that’, let’s see you in the ring and talk with your fists.”
Is Anthony Joshua dead?
No, Anthony Joshua is not dead. He sustained minor injuries in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Joshua was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with a stationary truck on the Ogun-Lagos expressway, an accident that tragically killed two other people.
When will Anthony Joshua return to the ring after his car crash?
Anthony Joshua was scheduled for a quick return to the ring after his sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul. Riyadh Season chief Turki Alalshikh had lined him up for a February fight in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua was scheduled to face Tyson Fury later in 2026. While he is reported to be “fine” with only minor injuries from Monday’s accident, his return to the ring is likely to be delayed by several months.
What did statistics reveal about Nigeria’s deadliest highway?
A report from Legit Nigeria reveals,
“By 2025, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remained Nigeria’s deadliest highway. Data showed that in the first quarter of 2025 alone, 175 crashes were recorded, resulting in 73 deaths and 393 injuries.”
It adds,
“January 2025 saw the highest number of crashes, while February recorded the highest fatalities.”
How many fights has Anthony Joshua won?
Anthony Joshua has won 29 professional boxing matches. His professional career record stands at 29 wins and 4 losses.
The majority of his wins have come by knockout (KO). Joshua has achieved 26 of his 29 victories by KO, showing his significant power in the ring.