Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a deadly road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday, December 29, 2025.
It was gathered that Joshua was involved in the deadly road crash after a collision took place in the Makun area of Ogun State, near the Sagamu interchange.
According to eyewitness reports, Joshua was reportedly traveling in a two-vehicle convoy when his Lexus SUV (registration KRD 850 HN) slammed into a parked truck.
While the 36-year-old fighter sustained minor injuries and was seen conscious at the scene, the impact was devastating for others in the vehicle.
Two individuals reportedly died on the spot, while others were rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
An eyewitness, Adeniyi Orojo, said the Lexus SUV conveying Joshua, with registration number KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated.
According to him, Joshua sustained minor injuries, while two other occupants of the vehicle died at the scene.
“It was a two-vehicle convoy comprising a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another passenger beside him, while a fourth occupant sat in the front passenger seat. His security detail was in the vehicle behind.
“Immediately after the crash, some eyewitnesses and I began rescue efforts and flagged down oncoming vehicles for help. Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps arrived minutes later. Sadly, the passenger beside the driver and the person seated next to Joshua died on the spot,” Orojo said.
Confirming the incident, Oluseyi said Joshua and other injured persons were rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
“The Ogun State Police Command confirms a road accident today in front of Sinoma, before Danco, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Anthony Joshua and other injured persons have been taken to the hospital.
“Further updates will be communicated,” he added.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that Joshua was involved in the deadly car crash just days after defeating Jake Paul.
Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of a highly anticipated heavyweight clash billed as “Judgment Day,” at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States.
The fight, streamed live globally on Netflix, saw Joshua (now 29-4, 26 KOs) dominate the YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) with superior power and precision.
