- Two people died; Joshua survived with reported minor injuries.
- Crash happened along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway near Makun.
- Police investigation into the deadly collision is still ongoing.
- No detailed official statement from Joshua’s camp yet.
- Fans urged to rely on verified, trusted news sources only.
Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a serious car crash in Nigeria, with police and local reports stating that two other occupants died at the scene while the former heavyweight champion was taken to hospital with what are described as non–life-threatening injuries. Early details remain limited, but multiple Nigerian outlets and eyewitness posts indicate the collision occurred along the busy Lagos–Ibadan expressway, and emergency responders confirmed that two people were pronounced dead on arrival.
Two people are dead, with Joshua taken to the hospital – police
According to initial police briefings shared through local media and social posts, the vehicle carrying Anthony Joshua was involved in a high‑impact crash in the Makun axis of the Lagos–Ibadan expressway, a notorious stretch known for heavy traffic and frequent collisions. Officers on the scene reportedly confirmed that two people in the car died from their injuries, while Joshua, identified as a passenger, was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent assessment and treatment, with authorities emphasizing that his survival was largely due to a rapid response time and prompt evacuation.
Boxer Anthony Joshua Reportedly Involved In a Fatal Road Accident In Makun, Ogun State, Along The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. pic.twitter.com/orOgMTBrQq
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) December 29, 2025
Anthony Joshua was injured in Nigeria car crash today
Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital after suffering minor injuries in a car crash in Nigeria, which reportedly killed two people.
The crash took place on the Ogun-Lagos State expressway in Nigeria, where the former world heavyweight champion was visiting just 10 days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul.
Britain’s Joshua, who is also of Nigerian heritage, stopped the YouTuber-turned-boxer in six rounds in Miami and was mooted to return to the ring in February.
BREAKING: Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car accident that has left two people dead in Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/aOXJtN3j6S
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 29, 2025
However, such an outing is now up in the air following Monday’s news, while attention turns to the more-serious development that two lives were reportedly claimed in the crash.
Footage has circulated, showing “AJ” appearing dazed and in pain at the scene of the incident, both in and out of a car. The BBC reported that Ogun State Police in Nigeria confirmed the deaths of two passengers, with Joshua’s vehicle reportedly being part of a convoy. The 36-year-old boxer is said to have been taken to a nearby hospital.
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