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Antoine Joshua was in stable condition in hospital Monday after being involved in a car accident in Nigeria. The crash killed two people who were close friends and team members, Joshua’s promoter said.
Anthony is a two-time former British heavyweight champion and Nigeria is his parents’ homeland. Joshua briefly went to a boarding school in Nigeria when he was 11 years old. He returned there for the first time in 17 years in 2019, ahead of a fight against Andy Ruiz Jr.
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What you need to know about the car accident in Nigeria (PHOTOS)
The car accident occurred on a major artery in Nigeria, the Lagos-Ibadan expressway which connects Ogun State to Lagos. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. local time. The Ogun State Police Force in a statement earlier said:
“The vehicle carrying Mr. Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the crash in circumstances which are currently under investigation. Joshua, seated in the rear of the vehicle, suffered minor injuries and is receiving medical treatment along with another injured person.”
Olusegun Ogungbemide, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, has already shared the findings of the preliminary investigations. According to Ogungbemide, the vehicle was “having exceeded the legal speed limit on the corridor, lost control during an overtaking maneuver and hit a stationary truck”, which was by the side of the road.
Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed the accident in a post on X, adding that the government had sent ambulances to the scene of the accident.
How is Anthony Joshua?
Boxing in the match room said the that Anthony Joshua “He was injured in the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment.” Additionally, Joshua “will remain there for observation.” As mentioned, his condition is stable.
The President of Nigeria, Tinubu ballcalled Joshua at the hospital. The president said the “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally offer my condolences on the passing of his two associates…I wished him a speedy and full recovery and prayed with him. AJ assured me that he was receiving the best care possible. I also spoke with his mother and prayed for her. She deeply appreciated the call.”
No further details on Joshua’s condition were given. Meanwhile, Lanre Ogunlowo, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, told the AP: “Anthony Joshua is at an undisclosed hospital and is being treated for his injuries.”
An update regarding Anthony Joshua.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Sina and Latz. TEAR 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SqqKqnvZTL
– Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) December 29, 2025
Photos on social media showed Anthony Joshua being pulled from a crashed vehicle as he grimaced in pain.
URGENT: Famous heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua survived a serious car accident today in Makun, Ogun State, Nigeria. Onlookers say the collision happened on the busy Lagos-Ibadan highway, with reports of two deaths and Joshua suffering minor injuries. Say a prayer 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UGaVuHPhFl
– Kish❄️ (@Kishozzy) December 29, 2025
More Details About Anthony Joshua’s Deceased Friends
Furthermore, the Ogun State Government said that “Preliminary reports indicate that two foreign men died instantly.” On X, Matchroom Boxing by Eddie Hearn identified the two passengers who died like Sina Ghami And Latif Ayodelecalling them Anthony’s close friends and team. According to APGhami was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a trainer. Just hours before the accident, Joshua and Ayodele posted clips on social media playing table tennis together. A fundraiser for Latif has raised more than $180,000 since the tragic accident.
Jake Paul, Anthony’s recent boxing opponent, speaks out
Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19 in a fight in Miami. Joshua was using the match to regain in-ring sharpness after losing the 2021 world heavyweight title to Oleksandr Usyk. Paul responded to the car crash on Monday, saying: “Life is much more important than boxing. I pray for the lives lost, for AJ and for all those affected by today’s unfortunate accident.”
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Associated Press writer Ope Adetayo and AP Sports writer Steve Douglas contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.
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