Horrific car accident: Anthony Joshua hospitalised; all you need to know
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a car accident in Nigeria that killed two other passengers. The crash, confirmed by Lagos officials, occurred on a busy road linking Ogun State and Lagos. Joshua was taken to an undisclosed hospital, with no details yet on his injuries. The accident comes just days after his win over Jake Paul in Miami, as he prepares for a potential title return and a possible fight with Tyson Fury in 2026.
Anthony Joshua involved in a car accident in Nigeria
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria on Monday that resulted in the deaths of two other passengers. Joshua, who is Nigerian-British, was also injured and is currently receiving medical treatment.The accident was confirmed by Lagos State Commissioner for Information Gbenga Omotoso through a post on X. He said that emergency services were sent to the crash site immediately after the incident. Local media reports later said that Joshua was taken to a hospital, though details about his condition remain limited. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been made public.Images shared widely on social media showed a damaged vehicle and Anthony Joshua being pulled out by rescue workers.
In the photos, the boxer appeared to be in visible pain as he was helped away from the wreckage.
The crash happened on a busy road that connects Ogun State to Lagos, Nigeria’s main economic hub. This stretch of road is known for heavy traffic and frequent accidents.Police officials also confirmed Joshua’s hospitalisation.The police chief of the local station where the accident occurred told the Associated Press, “Anthony Joshua is in an undisclosed hospital being treated for his injuries.”
He added that he did not have further details about the nature or seriousness of the injuries.Nigeria holds deep personal meaning for Joshua. It is the homeland of his parents, and he spent a short period of his childhood there. Joshua attended boarding school in Nigeria when he was around 11 years old, and he has often spoken proudly about his Nigerian roots.The accident comes just days after Joshua returned to the ring. Nine days ago, he defeated YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a high-profile bout in Miami. That fight was part of his effort to regain form and confidence as he prepares for a possible return to the top of the heavyweight division. Joshua lost his world titles in 2021 to Oleksandr Usyk and has since been working toward another title shot.Reports also suggest that Joshua has been in talks for a long-anticipated fight against fellow British boxer Tyson Fury in 2026. For now, however, the focus remains on his recovery as fans around the world await updates on his health.