Anthony Joshua Involved in Nigeria Car Crash; 2 Die, Boxer Injured
Anthony Joshua Involved in Nigeria Car Crash; 2 Die, Boxer Injured
Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash on a major road between Ogun and Lagos; two passengers died and the boxer is hospitalized as investigations begin.
Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, was involved in a serious car crash on a major road linking Ogun state to Lagos. Two other male passengers died at the scene, and Joshua was transported to hospital with injuries not described as life-threatening.
Officials said the crash occurred on a corridor where the vehicle, reportedly travelling above the speed limit during an overtaking maneuver, collided with a stationary truck by the roadside. Lagos state authorities dispatched ambulances to the site, and Joshua was taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment as doctors assess his condition.
Joshua, who has ties to Nigeria through his parents and once attended boarding school there, had recently defeated Jake Paul in Miami on December 19 in a bid to sharpen his form ahead of another possible bid for the world heavyweight title, possibly against Tyson Fury in 2026.
The incident has prompted renewed focus on road safety along busy routes in the country. Officials declined to provide further details on the extent of Joshua's injuries or the identities of the deceased, saying investigations are ongoing.
Fans and sports commentators are awaiting updates on his health while the boxing world heeds the news of the crash.
