December 29, 2025
Two died within the Monday collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries Monday in a deadly automobile collision in Nigeria on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, simply 9 days after his high-profile knockout victory over YouTube star Jake Paul.
Local authorities confirmed that two different passengers within the automobile had been killed within the accident, which occurred at roughly 11 a.m. native time close to Sagamu, Joshua’s ancestral hometown in Ogun State, in keeping with ESPN.
The 36-year-old British-Nigerian boxer was a rear-seat passenger in a Lexus SUV when the automobile suffered a tire failure. According to Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo, the burst tire prompted the driving force to lose management, sending the automotive right into a stationary business truck parked alongside the shoulder of the freeway.
“He was seated within the rear of the automobile, sustained minor accidents and is receiving medical consideration,” the Ogun State Police Command stated in an announcement. “Tragically, two different passengers within the automobile misplaced their lives on the scene.”
Joshua was transported to an undisclosed hospital in Nigeria for analysis. While photographs circulating on social media confirmed the boxer being assisted from the wreckage and showing to be in ache, his representatives have supplied an optimistic outlook.
“Early indications are he’s OK however ready on additional official information,” a spokesperson for Joshua advised ESPN.
The crash comes throughout a interval {of professional} resurgence for Joshua. On Dec. 19, he delivered a commanding sixth-round knockout towards Paul in Miami, a win that moved him to a 29-4 skilled report. The victory additionally reignited talks of an enormous 2026 home showdown with British rival Tyson Fury.
Promoter Eddie Hearn, who was on trip with household on the time of the incident, expressed aid concerning Joshua’s situation whereas acknowledging the severity of the crash.
“We try to contact Anthony, and within the meantime, we don’t wish to speculate on how he’s, however fortunately, he seems OK from what I’ve seen within the photos,” Hearn advised Daily Mail Sport. “We are awaiting extra info on what has occurred and can replace sooner or later.”
Preliminary findings from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) counsel that extreme pace could have performed a task within the collision throughout an tried overtaking maneuver. Five grownup males had been reportedly concerned within the crash; two died on the scene, whereas two others escaped with out damage.
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is considered one of Nigeria’s most important and congested arteries, steadily cited by native authorities for accidents involving stationary autos and excessive speeds.
The Ogun State Police Command stated {that a} thorough investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.
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