Anthony Joshua Involved In Minor Car Crash Near London
Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a minor car accident near London on Saturday morning. The 36-year-old athlete escaped unharmed after his luxury vehicle collided with another car on the M25 motorway.
Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident occurred around 9:30 AM local time near the Dartford Crossing. Joshua's Range Rover sustained rear-end damage, while the other driver reported minor whiplash injuries. Emergency services responded quickly and cleared the scene within an hour.
The two-time unified heavyweight champion took to Instagram to reassure fans: "All good everyone - just a small bump. Thanks for the messages." His post has already garnered over 200,000 likes since this morning.
Joshua was reportedly traveling to a training session ahead of his scheduled September fight in Las Vegas. The boxer's US fanbase has shown particular concern, as the accident comes during preparations for his first American bout in three years.
Traffic cameras captured images of the boxer speaking calmly with police at the scene. Witnesses described Joshua as "composed and helpful" during the incident. Authorities confirmed no citations were issued.
This marks Joshua's second traffic incident in five years, following a 2021 fender-bender in Sheffield. The boxer's team emphasized this was a routine low-speed collision with no serious consequences.
Sports analysts note the timing could impact Joshua's training schedule, though his camp insists preparations remain on track. The fighter is currently ranked #3 by the WBO and #2 by the IBF in heavyweight divisions.
Joshua's last fight was a December 2025 victory over Filip Hrgović in Saudi Arabia. His upcoming Vegas appearance has already generated significant betting interest in US markets.
The accident trended on US social media due to Joshua's growing American fanbase and concerns about his fight preparation. ESPN reported a 40% spike in searches for "Anthony Joshua status" following the news.
