Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries in a car accident in Nigeria that killed two people, Nigerian police confirmed. The crash occurred on Monday around 11:00 am in Makun, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua, a British national of Nigerian heritage, was seated in the rear of the vehicle and is receiving medical attention.
Also Read: FIFA Defends World Cup Ticket Prices Amid High Demand
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Lexus carrying Joshua was reportedly traveling above the speed limit when it lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and collided with a stationary truck. Witnesses and police confirmed that two passengers in the car, reportedly male foreign nationals, died at the scene. The names of the victims have not yet been released.
Images circulating online showed him shirtless inside the vehicle with broken window glass around him, highlighting the severity of the crash. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, stated that the boxer was on a family holiday and assured fans that Joshua appears to be okay based on available images. Hearn also noted that efforts were ongoing to contact Joshua directly.
The accident has sparked widespread concern, coming shortly after his recent knockout victory over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami. The former Olympic champion has also been linked with a potential fight against fellow Briton and former world champion Tyson Fury.
His previous fight prior to the Paul bout was a fifth-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September last year. Authorities in Ogun state are investigating the circumstances of the crash, and further details are expected as the inquiry continues.
The tragic incident underscores the dangers of high-speed travel on Nigeria’s major highways, particularly during peak holiday periods when traffic is heavy with local and international visitors.
