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.
β’ The 36-year-old former world heavyweight champion was traveling in a Lexus SUV on the LagosβIbadan 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
β’ 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
β’ Tragically, two people in the vehicle β both close friends and members of his team β were killed in the crash. Nigerian authorities and multiple reports confirm their deaths. The Guardian+1
β’ 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 Joshuaβs knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami and while he was in Nigeria following that fight. ESPN.com
