World-renowned heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road accident on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State, according to eyewitness accounts.
Residents and commuters at the scene told The Punch that the crash occurred on a busy stretch of the highway when the vehicle conveying Joshua collided with another car. The precise circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by security and traffic authorities.
An eyewitness who participated in rescue efforts said Joshua sustained only minor injuries, while two occupants of the other vehicle reportedly died at the scene. Emergency responders were seen evacuating victims as traffic built up along the expressway.
Authorities Investigating, Fans React Online
Local authorities have commenced investigations to establish the cause of the accident, including whether speed, road conditions, or mechanical failure played any role. No official statement has yet been issued by the Ogun State Police Command as of the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, fans and members of the boxing community have flooded social media platforms with messages expressing concern for Joshua’s wellbeing and condolences for the victims of the crash.
Background
The 36-year-old British-Nigerian boxer is a two-time former unified world heavyweight champion. He held the WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO titles between 2016 and 2019, and regained them from late 2019 until 2021. Joshua remains one of the most recognisable figures in global boxing.
Further updates on his condition and official confirmation of casualty figures are expected as investigations continue.