Anthony Joshua has been hospitalized following a car crash in Nigeria that resulted in two fatalities. The incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when Joshua’s Jeep collided with a stationary truck. According to reports, the former heavyweight champion sustained ‘minor injuries’ in the crash.

Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, confirmed the news while on holiday in the Caribbean. Hearn mentioned that Joshua was safe and en route to the hospital, although he had limited details about the situation.

Local media reported that Joshua was traveling in a two-car convoy, consisting of a Pajero SUV and a Lexus SUV, with his security team following in another vehicle. An eyewitness described the crash as involving the Lexus SUV, with Joshua seated in the back alongside another passenger. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives in the accident.

Authorities are investigating the incident, with reports indicating that Joshua’s vehicle swerved into the truck after a tire blowout caused a loss of control. Despite the ordeal, Joshua was seen standing and local police confirmed that he only suffered minor injuries.

Prior to the crash, Joshua had been in Nigeria, where he shared moments of playing table tennis on his Instagram. The 36-year-old had recently won an exhibition fight against Jake Paul in Miami and had hinted at significant plans for 2026, reigniting his rivalry with Tyson Fury.

Both Joshua and Fury have exchanged words for years, teasing a potential fight that could materialize under the supervision of Riyadh Season and Turki Alalshikh. Following his victory over Paul, Joshua called out Fury, challenging him to step into the ring and settle their long-standing feud.

As the investigation continues, fans and the boxing world await further updates on Joshua’s condition and future plans.