Anthony Joshua has been involved in a car accident in Nigeria that has killed two people, according to local police.
The former two-time heavyweight champion has reportedly escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle collided with another on Monday morning.
Joshua, 36, was holidaying in Nigeria after his knockout victory over Jake Paul on December 19.
He was travelling in the back of a Lexus on the very busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway, known as one of the most dangerous roads in the country.
It’s reported that he was travelling from the family home to Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city.
Footage shows the extent of Anthony Joshua crash
At the time of writing, there was little news regarding the identities of the two people who were devastatingly killed in the accident.
Five adult males were involved in the accident in total, including Joshua, who endured “minor injuries.”
Footage has emerged on social media of officials helping Joshua out of the car.
The British heavyweight is in obvious discomfort and pain as he winces while others surround the vehicle.
Reports from the Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria claim the Lexus was suspected to be travelling “beyond the legally prescribed speed limit”.
It’s claimed the car attempted an overtake but lost control and crashed into a stationary truck.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has spoken to the Daily Mail, and said: “I am away on a family holiday and awoke to the news of this incident.
“We are trying to contact Anthony and in the meantime we don’t want to speculate on how he is but thankfully he appears OK from what I have seen in the images.
“We are awaiting more information on what has happened and will update in due course.”
Breaking News ‼️‼️Anthony Joshua involved in an accident somewhere in Nigeria where there was no emergency 🚨 ambulance to take him to the nearest hospital…
Two lives were lost in the accident pic.twitter.com/jF1zTAkW1T— BISKAY🇱🇷🇬🇭 (@CfcBiskay) December 29, 2025
boxing champion ANTHONY JOSHUA has survived a deadly car crash in Nigeria that killed two people.
he was a passenger in a Lexus when it reportedly smashed into a truck. this is him being carried out of his vehicle, clearly in agony. but he is said to be OK. pic.twitter.com/0vIJojPdhP
— internet archiva (@internetarchiva) December 29, 2025
Ogun Police Statement
A statement from Ogun Police Command read: “The vehicle conveying Mr Joshua, a Lexus SUC, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated.
“Joshua, seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention with another injured person.
“Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene.
“The deceased have been conveyed to Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu.
“The Ogun State Police Command extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assures the public that a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident has commenced.”
