Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious car crash in Nigeria on Monday, resulting in two fatalities, according to reports confirmed by local authorities [[1]] and [[2]]. The accident, occurring on a highway near Lagos, has prompted an examination into the cause and the extent of joshua’s injuries [[3]].The incident occurred shortly after joshua’s recent win over Jake Paul, as he continues preparations for a potential title challenge.
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Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria on Monday, leaving two other passengers dead.
Gbenga Omotosho, the Lagos state commissioner for information, confirmed the incident on X, stating that emergency services were dispatched to the scene. Reports from local news outlets indicate Joshua has been transported to a hospital for treatment. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Images circulating on social media depict first responders extracting Joshua from the wreckage of a vehicle, with the boxer visibly in pain.
The accident took place on a major highway connecting Ogun state and Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub.
“Anthony Joshua is currently receiving medical attention for his injuries at an undisclosed hospital,” a police chief from the local station told The Associated Press. The officer stated that no further details regarding the extent of Joshua’s injuries are available at this time.
Nigeria holds a special significance for Joshua, as it is the homeland of his parents and where he attended boarding school at age 11.
Just nine days ago, Joshua secured a victory over Jake Paul in Miami, a bout designed to sharpen his skills as he prepares to challenge for the world heavyweight title he lost to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021. He is currently in discussions for a potential showdown with fellow British fighter Tyson Fury in 2026.
