Two of Anthony Joshua’s shut mates had been killed in a horrific, high-speed highway accident involving the British former world heavyweight boxing champion in Nigeria, only a week after he knocked out American social media star Jake Paul within the sixth spherical of a bout in Miami.
Joshua obtained minor accidents and is reported to be in secure situation after being hospitalised.
His promoter, Matchroom Boxing, stated in an announcement that Joshua’s mates and staff members who handed away within the accident had been Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
The Matchroom boxing assertion on Monday night time learn: “Anthony Joshua was concerned in a highway visitors accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier right this moment.
“With profound disappointment, it has been confirmed that two shut mates and staff members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically handed away.
“Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG can verify that Anthony sustained accidents within the accident and was taken to the hospital for checks and remedy. He’s in a secure situation and can stay there for statement.
“Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the households and mates of all these affected – and we ask that their privateness is revered at this extremely troublesome time. No additional remark will likely be made right now.”
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed sympathy to Joshua and the households of the victims, calling the incident “an immense tragedy that casts a deep shadow on this season”.
The accident befell in Nigeria’s Ogun State on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
In accordance with Ogun State Police Command, the automobile (a black Lexus) wherein Joshua was travelling collided with a parked truck. The reason for the accident was being investigated, and the police didn’t disclose if Joshua, or another person, was one of many drivers concerned.
Dashing suspected in Anthony Joshua crash
Nigeria’s Federal Street Security Corps (FRSC) stated preliminary findings counsel the automobile was possible rushing when it misplaced management throughout an overtaking manoeuvre and crashed into the stationary truck.
The FRSC assertion stated: “The Federal Street Security Corps (FRSC) needs to substantiate a deadly highway visitors crash that occurred right this moment Monday, 29 December 2025, alongside the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, across the Sinoma space close to Sagamu, Ogun State, involving a Lexus Jeep conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck.”
The crash occurred at round midday, and the FRSC stated its operatives reached the scene inside three minutes to evacuate the victims and begin the rescue operations.
“Preliminary findings point out that the Lexus Jeep, which was suspected to be travelling past the legally prescribed pace restrict on the hall, misplaced management throughout an overtaking manoeuvre and crashed right into a stationary truck properly packed by the facet of the highway,” FRSC added.
“The first causes of the crash being extreme pace and wrongful overtaking represent critical visitors violations and stay among the many main causes of deadly highway crashes on Nigerian highways.”
The 36-year-old British-Nigerian Joshua was returning to the ring after a 15-month layoff. He’s anticipated to struggle long-time rival and fellow Briton Tyson Fury in 2026.
