Two people have been confirmed dead following a horrific road accident involving British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway today, Monday, December 29, 2025. The former world heavyweight champion, who was traveling in a Lexus SUV (KRD 850 HN), reportedly escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle slammed into a stationary truck in the Makun area of Ogun State. While Joshua has been hospitalized for observation, the two other occupants of the vehicle tragically died on the spot.
The boxing world is in shock following reports that two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua narrowly escaped death today in a fatal road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria. The incident, which occurred around 11:00 AM, has claimed the lives of two individuals who were reportedly traveling with the sports star.
Joshua, who only recently defeated Jake Paul in a high-profile Miami bout, was in Nigeria for a private visit when the Lexus SUV he was traveling in collided with a parked truck along the busy highway.
The Details: What Happened at Makun?
According to eyewitnesses and a statement from the Ogun State Police Command, Joshua’s vehicle a Lexus Jeep with registration number KRD 850 HN was part of a small convoy heading toward Ibadan.
Preliminary investigations suggest the vehicle lost control and rammed into a stationary truck parked by the roadside.
The Victims: Two passengers died instantly upon impact. Their identities have not yet been officially released pending notification of their families.
Joshua’s Status: The 36-year-old boxer was pulled from the wreckage with minor injuries and was seen being helped by onlookers before being rushed to a nearby hospital in Shagamu.
Official Confirmation
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, confirmed the crash, stating that the boxer is currently receiving medical attention.
“We can confirm that Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway today. Unfortunately, two lives were lost on the spot. Mr. Joshua is stable and receiving the best possible care at a medical facility,” Oluseyi told reporters.
A Notorious Highway
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is Nigeria’s busiest road and is frequently cited for its high rate of accidents involving stationary heavy-duty vehicles. The Lagos Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, echoed these concerns, noting that the Shagamu Exchange axis remains a high-risk zone for high-speed collisions.
What’s Next for AJ?
While Joshua’s injuries are described as “minor,” the psychological impact of a fatal crash and the loss of two companions is expected to be significant. His management team has yet to release a formal statement regarding his recovery timeline or whether this will affect his rumored 2026 clash with Tyson Fury.
