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Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is in "stable" condition after suffering minor injuries in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday that killed two other passengers, according to multiple reports. 

Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu posted to social media that he spoke with Joshua and Joshua's mother to offer his condolences on the fatal crash that claimed the lives of two of Joshua's associates. 

"I have spoken with AJ to personally convey my condolences over the passing of his two close associates, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami in the recent accident," Tunubu posted. "I wished him a full and speedy recovery, and prayed with him. AJ assured me he is receiving the best possible care."

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. local time near Sagamu, according to local officials. Circumstances of the accident are under investigation. 

"The vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated," local police said in a statement. "He was seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and receiving medical attention. Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene."

Preliminary investigations indicated the SUV carrying Joshua was "traveling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit on the corridor, lost control during an overtaking maneuver and crashed into a stationary truck," according to the Federal Road Safety Corps. 

Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, posted a photo of the accident on social media that showed Joshua standing outside the crash site and said ambulances had been called. The police chief of the local precinct told the Associated Press that Joshua was taken to a local hospital to be "treated for his injuries."

Joshua had returned to Nigeria, the homeland of his parents, after breaking the jaw of Jake Paul in his knockout victory of the YouTuber-turned-boxer just over a week ago. Paul posted a statement on social media up on learning of Joshua's involvement in the crash stating, "Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today's unfortunate accident."

Joshua was targeting a quick return to the ring following his victory over Paul, with promoter Eddie Hearn pointing to a possible bout with kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in late February or early March while they awaited a showdown with fellow former British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury later in 2026. 

That timeline for a return to the ring is now in question and will depend on the injuries he sustained and how long it will take for him to fully heal.