By Charles Pemu 
World-renowned British Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road accident on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the Makun area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has tragically resulted in the deaths of two individuals at the scene.
According to preliminary reports and eyewitness accounts, the vehicle conveying the 36-year-old former unified world champion, a Lexus SUV with registration number KRD 850 HN collided with a stationary truck. The accident occurred near the Danco Filling Station on the Ibadan-bound axis of the expressway, just before the Sagamu Interchange.
Sources from the rescue operation confirmed that Anthony Joshua sustained only minor injuries and was successfully pulled from the wreckage. However, two other occupants involved in the crash were not as fortunate and died instantly upon impact. Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and local police arrived shortly after the 11:00 AM incident to manage the heavy traffic and secure the area.
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, expressed concern in a brief statement, noting that while they are still awaiting full details, the boxer appears to be physically stable. The boxing star had recently been in the headlines following his high-profile victory over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19, 2025. He was reportedly in Nigeria for a private visit during the festive season.
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision with the stationary vehicle. This tragic event has once again brought the safety of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway into sharp focus, with many calling for stricter regulations on stationary trucks along the highway.