Anthony Joshua Stable After Car Crash In Nigeria, 2 Friends Dead

Anthony Joshua He was in stable condition in hospital on Monday after being involved in a car accident in Nigeria. Joshua’s promoter said the accident killed two people who were close friends and members of the team.

Anthony is a former world heavyweight champion from Britain, and Nigeria is the homeland of his parents. Joshua briefly went to boarding school in Nigeria at the age of eleven. He returned there for the first time in 17 years in 2019, before fighting against Andy Ruiz Jr.

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What do you know about a car accident in Nigeria (photos)

The car accident occurred on a major road in Nigeria – the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that connects Ogun State to Lagos. The accident occurred around 11 a.m. local time. The Ogun State Police earlier said in a statement:

“The vehicle carrying Mr. Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated. Joshua, who was sitting in the back of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical care along with another injured person.”

Olusegun Ogungbemide, spokesman for the Federal Road Safety Corps, has already shared the findings of preliminary investigations. According to Ogungbemide, it was a car “He exceeded the legally prescribed speed in the lane, lost control during an overtaking maneuver and collided with a parked truck.” Which was on 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 crash site.

How is Anthony Joshua?

Boxing in the match hall He said on X That Anthony Joshua “He suffered various injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital for examinations and treatment.” In addition, Joshua “will remain there to watch.” As we mentioned, his condition is stable.

president of nigeria, Bola Tinubucalled Joshua at the hospital. The president said on the tenth “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally offer my condolences on the passing of two of his buddies… I wished him a full and speedy recovery, and prayed with him. AJ assured me he was receiving the best care possible. I also spoke with his mother and prayed for her. She was very appreciative of the call.”

No further details were provided about Joshua’s condition. Meanwhile, Lanre Ogunlu, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, told the Associated Press: “Anthony Joshua is in an undisclosed hospital receiving treatment for his injuries.”

Update on Anthony Joshua.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of Senna and Latz. In peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SqqKqnvZTL

— Match Room Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) December 29, 2025

Pictures posted on social media showed Anthony Joshua being pulled from a crashed car as he groaned in pain.

BREAKING: Famed heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua survived a serious car accident today in Macon, Ogun State, Nigeria. Onlookers say the collision occurred on the bustling Lagos-Ibadan expressway, with two people reported dead and Joshua sustaining minor injuries. Pray 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UGaVuHPhFl

– Kish❄️ (@Kishozzy) December 29, 2025

More details about Anthony Joshua’s deceased friends

The Ogun State Government also said so He added, “Initial reports indicate that two foreign nationals were killed immediately.” At X, Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing program identified the two riders who died as Sina Al-Ghamy and Nice AyodeleDescribing them as Anthony’s close friends and his team. According to AP, Gami was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a coach. A few hours before the incident, Joshua and Ayodele posted clips on social media of them playing table tennis together. The Spectrum fundraiser has raised more than $180,000 since the tragic accident.

Jake Paul, Anthony’s latest boxing opponent, speaks out

Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer, on December 19 in a bout in Miami. Joshua was using the bout to regain his strength in the ring after losing the world heavyweight title in 2021 to Oleksandr Usyk. Paul responded to the car accident on Monday, saying: “Life is much more important than boxing. I pray for the lives lost, AJ and anyone affected by today’s unfortunate accident.”

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Associated Press Writer Obi Adetayo and AP Sports Writer Steve Douglas contributed to this report via the AP Newsroom.