Coverage dated December 28, 2025

British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed two in Nigeria

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By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua suffered bruises in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of two individuals on Monday, according to local police in Ogun State, Nigeria. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. (5 a.

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KVIA El Paso
British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed two in Nigeria (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua suffered bruises in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of two individuals on Monday, according to local police in Ogun State, Nigeria. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. (5 a.
FOX 5 New York
Boxing star Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Boxing champion Anthony Joshua was among those injured in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday, officials said.
Black Enterprise
Breaking! Boxing Champ Anthony Joshua Injured In Fatal Car Crash In Nigeria (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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The tire blew on the Lexus the fighter was riding in in Nigeria.
Newsweek
Jake Paul reacts to Anthony Joshua's Nigeria car crash (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Anthony Joshua suffered minor injuries in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people.
UPI
British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria (opens UPI)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Anthony Joshua, a British heavyweight boxing champion, sustained injuries Monday in a car crash that killed two others in Nigeria.
ABC 11 Raleigh
Anthony Joshua involved in car crash in Nigeria, two killed (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday that resulted in two fatalities, local police have confirmed to ESPN.
WTOL Toledo
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua involved in a car accident in Nigeria (opens WTOL Toledo)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, was involved in a car accident that killed two other passengers in Nigeria on...
Deadline
Anthony Joshua Injured In Car Crash In Nigeria That Kills Two (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Nigerian officials say Joshua is doing “fine.”
Newsweek
Anthony Joshua suffers Nigeria car crash after Jake Paul fight: Reports (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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The crash comes just ten days after Joshua's knockout victory over influencer Jake Paul.
Deutsche Welle
UK boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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The former Olympic champion was in a car that was involved in an accident in Nigeria. Joshua will face countryman Tyson Fury in 2026.
Rolling Stone
Boxer Anthony Joshua Injured in Fatal Car Crash Weeks After Jake Paul Fight (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Boxer Anthony Joshua, who just fought Jake Paul, sustained 'minor injuries' in a car crash in Nigeria that left two dead.
Independent Journal Review
Anthony Joshua Hurt in Deadly Nigeria Crash Almost Two Weeks After Jake Paul KO (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Celebration from a high-profile boxing victory turned into shock and tragedy after star heavyweight Anthony Joshua was injured in a
Forbes
Boxer Anthony Joshua Injured in Car Crash in Nigeria (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Local police in Nigeria told multiple outlets Joshua was hospitalized after the crash in Ogun State.
New York Times
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua involved in car crash in Nigeria (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Police say Joshua suffered minor injuries and received medical attention at the scene.
Just the News
Anthony Joshua, boxer who recently defeated Jake Paul, injured in fatal vehicle crash in Nigeria (opens Just the News)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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The vehicle reportedly slammed into a stationary truck, and Joshua escaped with only minor injuries.
ABC 13 Houston
Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, was involved in a car crash that killed two others in Nigeria.
CBS News
Anthony Joshua, British heavyweight champion boxer, hurt in car crash in Nigeria (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed 2 other people.
CNN
British boxing star Anthony Joshua hurt in fatal car crash in Nigeria (opens CNN)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria’s Ogun State that killed two people, local police said on Monday.

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