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Boxer Anthony Joshua Sustains Minor Injuries in Nigeria Car Crash That Killed Two

On Monday, Anthony Joshua, two-time world heavyweight champion, was involved in a car crash in Ogun State, Nigeria, that killed two people, Ogun State Police Command confirmed.
On the Lagos‑Ibadan expressway, Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo said `The accident happened as a result of a burst tire on AJ's vehicle, which caused the driver to lose control and the vehicle to swerve into the stationary truck parked along the road`, with eyewitnesses describing a two‑vehicle convoy involved and an investigation ongoing.
Footage from the scene shows Anthony Joshua looking dazed and assisted by bystanders; eyewitnesses cited by The Punch said the Lexus Jeep held four occupants, including Joshua seated behind the driver, while his security detail followed in a separate vehicle.
Eddie Hearn said he was on holiday when he awoke to the news and is trying to contact Anthony Joshua as the February 2026 return is now uncertain.
Following a widely watched knockout, the incident comes soon after his recent fight, which streamed on Netflix to 33 million viewers and split a 140m purse.

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