🥊 Ex-Boxing Champ Anthony Joshua Hurt in Fatal Crash — Two People Killed

Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a serious car crash in Nigeria on Monday, December 29, 2025, in an incident that tragically killed two other people. The National

🚨 What Happened

Joshua, 36, was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria, when it was involved in a collision with a stationary truck on a busy stretch of the highway. Sky Sports

According to local police and Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps, the Lexus SUV carrying Joshua lost control — reportedly while overtaking at high speed — and crashed into the truck. NDTV Sports

🛑 Two Fatalities

Officials confirmed that two other occupants of the vehicle were killed at the scene. Among those who died were two of Joshua’s close friends and members of his training team, strength coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele, according to statements from his promoter and media reports. AP News+1

Two additional passengers escaped without serious injury. Sky Sports

🏥 Joshua’s Condition

Joshua himself sustained minor injuries in the crash and was taken to hospital. Nigerian authorities and his team have described his condition as stable, and he was undergoing medical checks and observation. The National

Footage shared on social media showed the British-Nigerian boxer being pulled from the wrecked vehicle, wincing in pain but conscious as rescuers assisted him. Sky Sports

🧑‍⚖️ Investigation Underway

Police said they are investigating the exact cause of the crash, with road safety officials noting that speed and overtaking violations are common factors in fatal accidents on Nigerian highways. SuperSport

📍 Background & Recent Activity

Joshua, a British national of Nigerian heritage, had been in Nigeria following his high-profile fight against Jake Paul in Miami just days earlier, which he won by sixth-round knockout. He was reportedly preparing for future bouts, including a potential showdown with Tyson Fury in 2026. Sky Sports

🕊 Reactions & Support

Condolences have poured in from the boxing world and beyond. Promoter Eddie Hearn and other figures expressed shock and sorrow at the loss of Joshua’s team members, while fans and fellow fighters emphasised that “life is more important than boxing” in the wake of the tragedy.