Ex world boxing champion Anthony Joshua, who scored a knockout victory over Jake Paul, involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria

Here’s the latest verified update on what happened to boxer Anthony Joshua:

Latest on Anthony Joshua Crash in Nigeria

Summary of the incident (December 29, 2025):

Anthony Joshua, the 36-year-old British-Nigerian heavyweight and former world champion, was involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria today on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.

Two people died in the collision.

Joshua was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that lost control during an overtaking maneuver and collided with a stationary truck.

He sustained only minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment; he is reported to be stable.

Local authorities (including the Ogun State Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps) are investigating the exact cause, with speeding and unsafe overtaking cited as possible factors.

Contextual background:

This crash comes shortly after Joshua’s fight on 19 December 2025, where he scored a knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami.

Joshua had traveled to Nigeria where he has family ties after that bout.

Notable reactions and follow-up:

Boxing community figures and even recent opponent Jake Paul have publicly reacted with concern and sympathy.