Anthony Joshua is currently hospitalized after sustaining ‘minor injuries’ in a tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two individuals. The incident occurred when the former heavyweight champion was involved in a collision between his Jeep and a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in southwest Nigeria.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, confirmed that he was informed about the crash while on vacation in the Caribbean. Hearn indicated that Joshua was safe and en route to the hospital, but he had limited details at the time.
According to a local news source, Joshua was seated in the back of the vehicle during the accident and suffered minor injuries. The report mentioned that Joshua was part of a two-car convoy consisting of a Pajero SUV and a Lexus SUV, with his security personnel following in another vehicle.
Witnesses at the scene described a two-vehicle convoy involving a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV, with Joshua seated behind the driver. Tragically, two occupants in the Lexus, including the passenger beside the driver and the individual next to Joshua, lost their lives in the crash.
Reports from The Times suggested that Joshua’s vehicle veered into the truck after a tire blowout, leading to the loss of control. Local authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Eyewitness images depicted Joshua standing, and the BBC reported that local police confirmed his condition as “fine” following the minor injuries sustained in the accident.
Joshua had been in Nigeria, his parents’ home country, before the crash. Prior to the accident, he shared a story on his Instagram account showing him playing table tennis with his personal trainer.
The 36-year-old boxer had recently recovered from an exhibition fight with Jake Paul in Miami, where he secured a sixth-round knockout victory. This win marked a return to form for Joshua after his defeat to Daniel Dubois.
Joshua hinted at significant plans for 2026 and reignited his rivalry with Tyson Fury. Following his recent fight, Joshua called out Fury, expressing his eagerness for a potential showdown in the near future.
The ongoing feud between Joshua and Fury has captured the attention of boxing fans worldwide, with speculation suggesting that a highly anticipated bout between the two could materialize under the auspices of Riyadh Season and His Excellency Turki Alalshikh.