Anthony Joshua didn’t spend long celebrating his win over Jake Paul. Just days after the fight, reports from Nigeria surfaced linking the former heavyweight champion to a serious road accident, cutting short what should have been a routine post-fight period.

“Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed two others. Anthony Joshua has reportedly sustained injuries following a road collision in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two individuals,” reported the popular account DovySimuMMA on X. 

According to reports, the British boxer traveled to his native country, Nigeria, on what appeared to be a general visit. There, the 36-year-old was riding in a Lexus that unfortunately crashed into a stationary lorry on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua walked away from the crash with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials later confirmed that five adult men were involved in the incident, with two losing their lives, two escaping unhurt, and Joshua sustaining minor injuries.

Footage circulating showed Joshua seated in the back left seat of the severely damaged SUV, raising his forearm in what appeared to be a reassuring gesture as bystanders gathered around the wreckage. In other clips, the boxer could be seen grimacing as security personnel and members of the public assisted him from the vehicle. One eyewitness told local media that Joshua remained inside the car for several minutes before being helped to regain consciousness.

Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps stated that the Lexus SUV was suspected to be travelling above the prescribed speed limit and lost control while overtaking another vehicle before striking the stationary truck, which was reportedly transporting soybeans. The impact destroyed parts of the lorry, including its tyres.

Authorities added that police and road safety officials arrived at the scene within minutes and later cleared the damaged truck from the road. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash has since been ordered by local police commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo.

 Amid the grave situation, the Brit’s manager, Eddie Hearn, has also shared his reaction following the incident.

Eddie Hearn Provides Further Clarity

Anthony Joshua has been part of Eddie Hearn’s boxing venture since winning the Olympic gold medal. Over a journey spanning more than a decade, the two have developed a strong and respectful bond. Because of that, the Matchroom Boxing head honcho was understandably shaken upon hearing that the Nigerian-British star had been involved in an accident. 

“I am away on a family holiday and awoke to the news of this incident. Thankfully, he appears to be okay from what I have seen in the images,” Eddie Hearn told Daily Mail Sport shortly after the incident.

After narrowly escaping a grim fate, Joshua’s return to the boxing ring will likely take some time. He had just defeated Jake Paul, with a potential clash against fellow British fighter Tyson Fury expected next. For now, the former two-time heavyweight champion will focus on recovery after being taken to the hospital for medical attention, both physically and mentally, following a deeply distressing episode.

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