Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxing star, was injured in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on December 29, 2025, with two people killed at the scene.
Anthony Joshua Car Crash Details
The accident happened Monday morning on the Ogun-Lagos highway near Makun, Ogun State, involving a black Lexus SUV where Joshua rode as a passenger.
Police reported the vehicle collided with a stationary truck during an overtake, likely due to speeding or a tire burst, killing the driver and another instantly while Joshua sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized for observation.
The 36-year-old boxer, visiting family roots in Sagamu, remains stable with bruises and shock, as confirmed by local authorities.
Joshua’s Recent Boxing Comeback
This tragedy strikes days after Joshua’s dominant sixth-round knockout victory over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19 in Miami, streamed globally on Netflix.
The win marked Joshua’s triumphant ring return, fueling talks of a 2026 blockbuster against Tyson Fury amid his heavyweight legacy.
Social media footage shows the wrecked SUV and Joshua aided from the scene, highlighting the crash’s severity for the ex-world champion.
