US EditionBoxer 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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