Angelo Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria, and two people died
29 december 2025 в 20:37
British boxer Anthony Joshua, who recently won against Jake Paul in a match in Miami, was involved in a car accident that resulted in the deaths of two passengers. Fans and fellow boxers expressed concern for the 36-year-old athlete’s condition following the incident, which occurred in Nigeria on December 29, 2025, when photos and videos from the scene began circulating on social media.
Jake Paul, 28, sent his condolences to his opponent in a tweet after news of the accident made headlines. He wrote: «Life is much more important than boxing. I pray for the deceased, for AJ, and for everyone affected by this tragic accident».
Below are updates on Joshua’s condition following his horrific car accident.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 29, 2025
Joshua is a professional boxer and a former heavyweight world champion. The English athlete participated in the Olympic Games and won a gold medal at the London 2012 Games.
On December 29, 2025, Joshua was involved in a car accident that claimed the lives of two passengers. There were five people in the vehicle, according to information from the BBC.
According to a statement from the Ogun State police received by ESPN, the accident involving Joshua is under investigation.
«The vehicle in which Anthony Joshua was traveling, a Lexus SUV, was involved in an accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated», - the police statement said. «He was sitting in the back seat, sustained minor injuries, and is receiving medical assistance. Unfortunately, two other passengers in the vehicle died at the scene».
According to Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlawo, «the accident occurred due to a tire blowout on AJ’s vehicle, which led to the driver losing control and crashing into a parked truck along the road».
«As of now, I am aware of two fatalities, and Joshua himself was taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical assistance», - the police commissioner told ESPN.
Joshua survived the horrific car accident. When news of the accident broke, a representative for the boxer told ESPN that «initial signs» after the incident indicated that he was okay.
Photos from the accident scene surfaced online, showing Joshua in pain as several people helped him out of the mangled vehicle
Jake Paul, 28, sent his condolences to his opponent in a tweet after news of the accident made headlines. He wrote: «Life is much more important than boxing. I pray for the deceased, for AJ, and for everyone affected by this tragic accident».
Below are updates on Joshua’s condition following his horrific car accident.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 29, 2025
Joshua is a professional boxer and a former heavyweight world champion. The English athlete participated in the Olympic Games and won a gold medal at the London 2012 Games.
On December 29, 2025, Joshua was involved in a car accident that claimed the lives of two passengers. There were five people in the vehicle, according to information from the BBC.
According to a statement from the Ogun State police received by ESPN, the accident involving Joshua is under investigation.
«The vehicle in which Anthony Joshua was traveling, a Lexus SUV, was involved in an accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated», - the police statement said. «He was sitting in the back seat, sustained minor injuries, and is receiving medical assistance. Unfortunately, two other passengers in the vehicle died at the scene».
According to Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlawo, «the accident occurred due to a tire blowout on AJ’s vehicle, which led to the driver losing control and crashing into a parked truck along the road».
«As of now, I am aware of two fatalities, and Joshua himself was taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical assistance», - the police commissioner told ESPN.
Joshua survived the horrific car accident. When news of the accident broke, a representative for the boxer told ESPN that «initial signs» after the incident indicated that he was okay.
Photos from the accident scene surfaced online, showing Joshua in pain as several people helped him out of the mangled vehicle
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