Anthony Joshua nearly lost his life in a car crash in Nigeria days after beating Jake Paul.
Reports say boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car crash in Nigeria just days after his highly publicized fight with Jake Paul. As of now, details remain limited, but it’s been reported that two people lost their lives in the gory accident. The situation has raised serious concern, given Joshua’s global profile and recent return to the spotlight.
Just look at the terrible state of Nigeria.
After a major accident reportedly involving Anthony Joshua, where two lives were lost, there was no visible emergency response; no ambulance, no proper medical care. Instead, he was made to sit upright in the front of a police van… pic.twitter.com/xZ5IEP9hF6
— Esen (@SemiNigerian) December 29, 2025
The accident occurred on the congested Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State in southwest Nigeria on Monday, when Joshua‘s vehicle “collided with a stationary truck,” according to media reports, citing a police statement.
Joshua was a backseat passenger in the vehicle with 3 other people — two of whom were killed, according to the reports. The boxing superstar was reportedly taken to a hospital for treatment after suffering minor injuries
Videos posted on social media show Joshua sitting dazed inside the car moments before being pulled out by good Samaritans.
The Ogun State Police Command is seriously looking into the accident to ascertain the cause of the crash that nearly ended the life of Anthony Joshua.
One of the big advantages of relocating abroad is the quality of infrastructure; you rarely see bad roads.
Anthony Joshua recently had an accident in Nigeria, but thank God he’s fine.
Imagine if that same accident had happened on some of our roads back home;the frustration and… pic.twitter.com/B7GaclzHrK
— folowosele adeboye (@boye4christ2006) December 29, 2025
This is a developing story. Stay with BSO for further updates.
Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident today that resulted in the d3@ths of two people😳😳💔 pic.twitter.com/Nig0d7ThqM
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) December 29, 2025
