Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car crash in Nigeria that has reportedly left two dead. According to a BBC report, the incident took place on the Ogun-Lagos Expressway on Tuesday night.
According to the report, local police confirmed that two people lost their lives in the accident, while Joshua and other injured passengers were taken to hospital for further treatment.
The collision occurred in two vehicles – a Lexus and a Mitsubishi Pajero. Joshua sat in the back of the Lexus, which also had four other people in it, and was followed by his security team in a separate vehicle.
Photos and videos circulating on social media showed a heavily damaged car at the scene. Joshua, 36, has family roots in Sagamu, a town in Ogun State. Authorities said the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Pictures where Joshua can be seen topless on the back of a car have been circulating on social media. According to available information, a vehicle collided with a stationary truck.
Videos on social media show Joshua trying to get out of the damaged vehicle.
Just look at the terrible state of Nigeria.
There was no visible emergency response after a major accident reportedly involving Anthony Joshua where two lives were lost; no ambulance, no proper medical care. Instead, he was forced to sit upright in the front of the police van pic.twitter.com/xZ5IEP9hF6— Esen (@seminigerian) December 29, 2025
Joshua was in Nigeria for some time after his victory over Jake Paul in an exhibition fight in Miami.
Anthony Joshua took on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a high-profile heavyweight bout in Miami in December 2025, a fight that attracted huge global attention thanks to Paul’s popularity and Joshua’s elite background.
The contest was seen as a major test for Paul, who had built a professional boxing career against mixed opposition. Joshua, a former world heavyweight champion, entered the fight as the clear favorite and many questioned whether Paul could handle his power and experience.
From the opening rounds, Joshua controlled the pace and kept Paul at bay using punches and movement. As the fight progressed, the difference in experience was evident. Joshua increased the pressure and scored several knockdowns before ending the bout with a sixth-round knockout.
The victory cemented Joshua’s status among boxing’s top heavyweights, while Paul was left to reassess his future in the sport after his toughest challenge to date.
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
December 29, 2025
