Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash, two others dead
Monday, December 29, 2025
Anthony Joshua

British boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured in a crash on the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday morning. Two others were killed.

According to local media, Joshua was in the back of a vehicle when it collided with a stationary truck.

Nigeria Police told the BBC that the heavyweight boxer has been taken to hospital - they earlier said he suffered minor injuries but is "fine." An investigation into the accident has been ordered.

Joshua, 36, had been spending time in Nigeria following his recent fight with Jake Paul on December 19.

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