The health of British boxer Anthony Joshua has generated concern in recent hours after it was confirmed that he was involved in a serious traffic accident in Nigeria, which left two people dead. The former world heavyweight champion was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved and, according to police sources and international media, was slightly injured and is out of danger.
The incident took place on the Lagos-Ibadan highway, one of the busiest roads in the African country. Joshua, 36, was taken to a local hospital as a precaution, where he received medical attention and was kept under observation, although his general condition is not serious.
What is known about the boxer’s health condition?
According to the information provided by local authorities and confirmed by media such as the BBC, Anthony Joshua suffered minor injuries as a result of the impact. Eyewitnesses reported that the fighter was visibly affected by the blow and the shock, but conscious at all times.
Images released by the Nigerian press show several people helping Joshua out of the wrecked vehicle, which was surrounded by glass debris. For security reasons, the police in Ogun state have not disclosed the specific hospital to which he was taken.
How the accident occurred
According to initial police reports, the SUV in which Joshua was traveling was part of a small convoy and collided with a truck that was stopped on the road. A total of four people were in the car. The impact caused the immediate death of two occupants, whose identities have not been publicly released.
Emergency services and road safety officers rushed to the scene to attend to the injured and secure the area, and authorities continue to investigate the exact circumstances of the crash to determine possible liability.
Reactions and messages from Joshua’s entourage
The boxer’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed that Anthony Joshua was in Nigeria enjoying a few days off with his family when the accident occurred. In statements to the British press, Hearn urged caution and avoided speculating on the condition of the athlete, although he acknowledged that the first information suggests that he is well.
For the moment, neither Joshua nor his team have issued an additional official statement. His entourage insists that the priority is the physical and emotional recovery after a particularly traumatic episode.
An event that comes at a key moment in his career.
The news of the accident comes just days after Anthony Joshua stepped back into the ring and scored a knockout victory over Jake Paul. In addition, the British boxer is next targeting a high-impact bout against Tyson Fury, scheduled for September 2026 at Wembley Stadium, fitness and sporting planning permitting.
As the investigation in Nigeria continues, authorities have reiterated that Anthony Joshua is not in danger and that his condition is stable, although the accident has left a deep shock both for the fatalities and the magnitude of the incident.
