What happened to Anthony Joshua? Boxing champion hospitalised as fatal Nigeria car crash claims two lives

Anthony Joshua was in a car accident in Nigeria, resulting in two deaths. Local authorities confirmed he sustained minor injuries.

Updated on: Dec 29, 2025, 20:28:35 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Anthony Joshua was involved in a vehicular accident in Nigeria on Monday, which led to two deaths, confirmed local authorities to ESPN. The boxer is said to have sustained only minor injuries.

Anthony Joshua sustains injurie sin car crash in Nigeria (Getty)

Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion, was riding in the rear of a vehicle on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway close to Sagamu, which is Joshua's ancestral hometown, when the incident occurred.

According to police reports, two individuals lost their lives due to the accident.

Nigeria car crash: Anthony Joshua shifted to hospital

Speaking to ESPN, Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo said, “The accident happened as a result of a burst tire on AJ's vehicle, which caused the driver to lose control and the vehicle to swerve into the stationary truck parked along the road.”

“For now, I'm aware of two fatalities and Joshua himself has been taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention. The Command will issue a press release soon.”

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Joshua is currently vacationing in Africa after achieving a sixth-round knockout victory against YouTube-turned-boxing sensation Jake Paul in Miami less than two weeks ago.

Unverified videos circulating online seem to depict Joshua, appearing dazed and shirtless, seated in a vehicle surrounded by shattered glass.

“Early indications are he is ok but waiting on further official news,” a spokesperson for Joshua informed ESPN after the incident.

Anthony Joshua's promoter gives statement

Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, spoke to Daily Mail Sport and stated that he is on a family holiday.

"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.

Joshua further said that they looking forward to receiving more details regarding the situation and will provide updates as they become available.

Joshua's victory over Paul marked his 29th win out of 33 professional bouts and appeared to bring him closer to a long-anticipated clash with British rival Tyson Fury, who is currently in retirement, scheduled for next year.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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