Anthony Joshua involved in a car accident in Nigeria Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident in Nigeria on Monday that resulted in the death of two other passengers. Joshua, who is Nigerian-British, was also injured and is currently receiving treatment.The accident was confirmed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso through a post on X. He said emergency services were dispatched to the crash site immediately after the incident. Local media reports later said Joshua was taken to hospital, although details of his condition remain limited. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been released.Images widely shared on social media showed the damaged vehicle and Anthony Joshua being pulled out by rescuers. In the photos, the boxer appeared to be in visible pain as he was helped away from the wreckage. The accident happened on a busy road that connects Ogun State to Lagos, Nigeria’s main economic hub. This stretch of road is known for heavy traffic and frequent accidents.Police also confirmed Joshua’s hospitalization.The police chief of the local station where the accident occurred told the AP: “Anthony Joshua is in an undisclosed hospital receiving treatment for his injuries. He added that he had no further details about the nature or severity of the injuries.Nigeria has a deep personal meaning for Joshua. It is the homeland of his parents and he spent a short period of his childhood there. Joshua attended boarding school in Nigeria when he was about 11 years old and often spoke proudly of his Nigerian roots.The accident happened just days after Joshua returned to the ring. Nine days ago, he beat YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a high-profile bout in Miami. The fight was part of his quest to regain his form and confidence as he prepares for a possible return to the heavyweight division. Joshua lost his world titles to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and has been working on another title shot ever since.Reports also suggest that Joshua has been in talks about a long-awaited fight against British boxer Tyson Fury in 2026. But for now, we’re focused on his recovery as fans around the world await updates on his health.
