Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured Monday in a car crash in Nigeria that left two other passengers dead, according to state and road safety officials. The crash occurred on a major highway linking Ogun state to Lagos, Nigeria’s economic center. Authorities said the vehicle Joshua was traveling in lost control and struck a stationary truck that had been parked along the roadway. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and Joshua was later transported to a
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured Monday in a car crash in Nigeria that left two other passengers dead, according to state and road safety officials.
The crash occurred on a major highway linking Ogun state to Lagos, Nigeria’s economic center. Authorities said the vehicle Joshua was traveling in lost control and struck a stationary truck that had been parked along the roadway. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and Joshua was later transported to a hospital for treatment. Officials said he remains hospitalized, though details about the nature or severity of his injuries have not been released.
Preliminary findings from the Federal Road Safety Corps indicate the vehicle was traveling above the legal speed limit while attempting to overtake another vehicle before crashing. Ogun state officials reported that two male foreign nationals died at the scene. Their identities have not been independently confirmed.
Images circulating on social media showed Joshua being removed from the damaged vehicle, appearing to be in visible pain. Authorities have not commented further on the circumstances of the crash, and the incident remains under review.
Joshua, a Nigerian-British boxer, is closely tied to the country through his family. His parents are from Nigeria, and he spent part of his childhood there, including attending boarding school at age 11. He has frequently spoken about the personal significance of Nigeria in his life and career.
The crash comes days after Joshua returned to the ring with a victory over Jake Paul on Dec. 19 in Miami. The bout was seen as part of his effort to regain form following his 2021 loss of the heavyweight title to Oleksandr Usyk.
Joshua has also been in discussions about a potential future fight with fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury, possibly in 2026. No updates have been provided on how the crash or his injuries may affect those plans.
Authorities said further information will be released if the investigation yields additional findings.
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