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Anthony Joshua Injured in Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria, Reports Say
Lagos, Nigeria — British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been injured following a car crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two people, according to multiple media reports.

The 36-year-old boxer was involved in the incident on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest highways, Punch newspaper reported. An eyewitness told the outlet that Joshua was traveling in a two-vehicle convoy, consisting of a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV, when the crash occurred.

According to the eyewitness account, Joshua was seated in the back of the Lexus, with three other occupants in the vehicle, while his security team followed behind in a separate car. After the crash, bystanders rushed to assist and flagged down other motorists before officials from Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps arrived at the scene.

Video footage circulating online shows Joshua sitting inside the heavily damaged vehicle moments after the crash, appearing dazed as he attempted to exit before being helped by others.
The BBC reported that two people died in the accident and that Joshua, along with other injured individuals, was taken to an undisclosed hospital. Police in Ogun State reportedly said Joshua sustained minor injuries and is “fine.”

Joshua’s representatives had not immediately commented on the incident.
The crash comes just days after Joshua returned to winning form with a knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami. The bout ended in six rounds and marked Joshua’s first fight since his September 2024 defeat to Daniel Dubois.

The win improved Joshua’s professional record to 29 victories from 33 fights.
Following the bout, Joshua publicly called out Tyson Fury, who is currently retired. Reports suggest the long-anticipated heavyweight showdown could take place in Saudi Arabia in 2026.
Authorities in Nigeria are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Credit: Independent.co.uk