British Boxer, Anthony Joshua, 36, has suffered some injuries after a car crash in Nigeria. Amid the incident, here's everything you might want to know about his personal life.
Anthony Joshua's life has witnessed a significant high and a devastating low within a span of a few days. Just a few days on December 19, 2025, the British boxer won a high-profile match against Jake Paul, taking over the internet. As fans were reeling from the joy of the victory, Anthony was involved in a serious car crash in Nigeria that has left two people dead. While fans are concerned about his death, a local hospital confirmed Anthony suffered some minor injuries. It has also drawn attention to his personal life, including his marital status, past relationships, and his role as a father.
Despite the constant chatter on the internet, Anthony Joshua is not married. He has clarified the update multiple times that he is single. The 36-year-old boxer is extremely private about his personal life and prefers to keep his romantic relationships out of the media spotlight. Previously, Anthony addressed the same during a candid discussion with Louis Theroux and explained that there are a lot of complications in dating as a global sports celebrity, and he does not want any 'stress' or public noise related to it.
Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua continues to live with his family in North London. Especially his mother, Yeta Odusanya, has mentioned that family comes above everything else in a relationship, and her son echoes the same sentiment. Once Anthony shared his views on the same and said that he would live with someone who embraces his tight-knit family lifestyle. In his words:
"When a girl gets with me, she ain't just marrying me, she's marrying my family."
Although Anthony Joshua is not married, he is a proud father to his son, Joseph' JJ' Joshua, who was born in October 2015. The latter's mother, Nicole Osbourne, is a former dancer and yoga instructor who met Joshua when they were younger. Although the couple is no longer together, they maintain a healthy co-parenting relationship. Anthony has publicly accepted his son several months after his birth and often mentions during interviews how becoming a father has changed his views on life.
Anthony Joshua is undoubtedly one of the world's most recognised athletes, and public attention has been equally on his personal life. He was often linked to some of the most popular celebrities over the years, such as Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Maya Jama, Vick Hope, Kika Osunde, and influencer Samia Slimani. Yet, Anthony has refuted all these claims, saying he is "in a relationship with boxing". The boxer was once dragged into controversy in 2017 when his fellow boxer, Amir Khan, accused him of having a relationship with his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, but later apologised, calling the allegations "lies".
According to the BBC and Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps, Anthony Joshua was involved in a crash involving a Lexus SUV along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu. Initial reports indicate that the car was speeding and attempted to overtake before crashing into a nearby parked truck. The car was carrying five passengers, and two tragically died among them. Meanwhile, Joshua sustained only minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for the same. Sharing their shock over the incident, his relatives told the BBC:
"We are hoping for his speedy recovery, and also for the people who have passed away. I pray for the departed to rest in peace."
Authorities, fans, and officials have extended their prayers for Anthony's well-being. Also, they have extended their condolences to those who lost their lives in the crash.
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