British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been injured in a serious road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two members of his team, according to police and official statements.
• The 36-year-old former world heavyweight champion was traveling in a Lexus SUV on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu in Ogun State on the morning of Monday, 29 December 2025, when the vehicle crashed into a stationary truck. ESPN.com+1
• Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Local authorities have described his condition as stable, and he has been in contact with his family. The Independent
• Tragically, two people in the vehicle — both close friends and members of his team — were killed in the crash. Nigerian authorities and multiple reports confirm their deaths. The Guardian+1
• An ongoing police investigation is looking into the circumstances of the accident, including whether speed and overtaking played a role in the collision. ESPN.com
This incident comes just days after Joshua’s knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami and while he was in Nigeria following that fight. ESPN.com