Anthony Joshua Nigeria Car Accident 2025: Two Killed in Fatal Highway Crash
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua survived a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two others. The accident follows his recent victory over Jake Paul. Read the latest updates here.
A celebration of victory has turned into a somber tragedy. Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived a fatal car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State that left two people dead on Monday.
Details of the Anthony Joshua Nigeria Car Accident 2025
The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that the 36-year-old boxer sustained minor injuries when his vehicle collided with a stationary car on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Joshua was traveling in a Lexus with three other occupants at the time of the crash.
Witnesses told local newspaper The Punch that Joshua was seated behind the driver. Tragically, the passenger in the front seat and the person seated next to Joshua in the back died instantly. Joshua was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he's currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Tragedy Strikes After Victory Over Jake Paul
The accident occurred just days after Joshua's triumphant return to the ring. On December 19, 2025, he defeated YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul via a sixth-round knockout in Miami. Following the win, Joshua headed to Nigeria, where his parents are from, to reconnect with his roots and visit his former boarding school in Ikenne.
This incident casts a shadow over his upcoming plans. Joshua had recently ended a 15-month layoff and was eyeing a massive showdown with longtime rival Tyson Fury in 2026. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the collision.
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