Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash that killed two people in Nigeria today.
The Watford-born world-champion boxer, who lives in Borehamwood and also has homes in Watford and north London, suffered “minor injuries” after the car he was travelling in crashed this morning (December 29).
Ogun State Police said the incident occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway and unverified pictures shared on social media showed Joshua inside the back of a vehicle and surrounded by shattered glass.
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A police statement said: “The Ogun State Police Command confirms that world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident at about 11am in Makun, Ogun State.
“The vehicle conveying Mr Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated. Joshua, seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention with another injured person.
“Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene. Further updates on the incident will be communicated as investigation progresses.”
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nigeria posted several pictures of the crash scene on X, revealing preliminary findings suggested a Lexus Jeep “was suspected to be travelling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit”.
The FRSC added the car lost control during “an overtaking manoeuvre” and crashed into a stationary truck by the side of the road.
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Watford-born Joshua is the son of a Nigerian mother and a father of Nigerian and Irish descent.
The 36-year-old has family links to Sagamu, a town in the state where the crash took place.
The two-time world heavyweight champion is holidaying in Africa following his sixth-round knockout victory over YouTube-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami less than a fortnight ago.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn told Daily Mail Sport he is attempting to ascertain the extent of Joshua’s injuries, saying: “I am away on a family holiday and awoke to the news of this incident.
“We are trying to contact Anthony and in the meantime we don’t want to speculate on how he is but thankfully he appears OK from what I have seen in the images.
“We are awaiting more information on what has happened and will update in due course.”
