Anthony Joshua Injured in Nigeria Crash; Driver May Face Prosecution as Two Associates Die
British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been confirmed injured in a road accident in Nigeria, with a suspect prosecution of the driver underway, officials and sources say. The crash, which occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the busy Lagos, Ibadan Expressway, also claimed the lives of two of Joshua’s close friends and team members.
According to a well‑placed source familiar with the ongoing investigation, findings by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicate that the vehicle in which Joshua was travelling was being driven at excessive speed and involved in a wrongful overtaking manoeuvre, traffic violations that could lead to criminal charges against the driver for reckless or dangerous driving causing death. Investigators are finalising documentation for the Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division and prosecutors to determine the appropriate charges.
The source also confirmed that Joshua sustained a fracture in one of his legs during the accident, but did not provide additional medical details on his condition. Authorities have yet to make a formal public statement on the incident.
Crash Details and Casualties
The fatal collision occurred on the Lagos, Ibadan Expressway on Monday morning in Ogun State. Two of Joshua’s companions, identified in other reports as Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both longtime members of his team, died at the scene. Multiple news outlets say the boxer was taken to a hospital in Lagos where he remains under medical care, and is reported to be in stable condition.
Police and road safety officials have opened investigations into the crash, with preliminary findings pointing to speeding and unsafe overtaking as contributing factors. The tragic incident has reignited public debate on road safety and enforcement on Nigeria’s highways, where traffic collisions remain a serious concern.
Reactions and Boxing Community Support
The crash has drawn an outpouring of sympathy from the global boxing community, with fighters like Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, and others offering condolences and support to Joshua and the bereaved families. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also extended his sympathy and assured that Joshua was receiving appropriate medical care.
Joshua, 36, had been in Nigeria following his recent high‑profile victory over American fighter Jake Paul on December 19, and was expected to prepare for future bouts in 2026.