In This Article

  • Accident Details
  • Witness Account
  • Anthony Joshua's Background
  • Recent Boxing Matches
  • Investigation and Next Steps

Key Takeaways

  • Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State, resulting in two deaths.
  • Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, while two passengers in his Lexus died on the spot.
  • A witness reported the accident involved Joshua's vehicle colliding with a stationary car, with his security detail following in another vehicle.
  • Joshua had been in Nigeria after his December 19 victory over Jake Paul, marking his return to boxing after a 15-month hiatus.
  • The boxer is anticipated to face Tyson Fury in 2026, though he has not yet commented publicly on the accident.

British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State that resulted in the deaths of two individuals, according to local police. The incident occurred on Monday on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The 36-year-old boxer sustained minor injuries when his vehicle collided with another car. Joshua was immediately taken to a hospital, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

A witness, Adeniyi Orojo, spoke to The Punch newspaper, detailing the events. He reported that Joshua was traveling in a Lexus with three other occupants. The car collided with a stationary vehicle, resulting in the deaths of two passengers.

"Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person beside him," Orojo said. "There was also a passenger sitting beside the driver, making four occupants in the Lexus that crashed. His security detail was in the vehicle behind them before the crash." He added, "The passenger beside the driver and the person beside Joshua died on the spot."

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Joshua, the son of British-Nigerian parents, attended a boarding school in Ikenne, approximately 85 kilometers (53 miles) from the crash site, before moving to Britain at the age of 12.

The former champion had been in Nigeria following his fight with YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul on December 19, which he won by a sixth-round knockout. This bout marked Joshua's return to the ring after a 15-month hiatus. He is anticipated to face longtime rival Tyson Fury in 2026.

Efforts to reach Joshua for comment have been unsuccessful thus far.

 

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