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Friends of boxing star Anthony Joshua were identified as victims of a car accident in Nigeria on Monday, the country’s president announced on social media.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu wrote on X that he had sent his condolences to Joshua for the loss of his loved ones.
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British boxer Anthony Joshua climbs into an emergency vehicle after being involved in a car accident, in which he suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital, according to police, in Ogun State, Nigeria, on December 29, 2025 in this screenshot obtained from a social media video. (Sodiq Ayo via Reuters).
“I have spoken to AJ to personally convey my condolences for the passing of his two closest collaborators, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, in the recent accident,” he wrote in a post. “I wished him a speedy and complete recovery and prayed with him. AJ assured me that he is receiving the best care possible.
“I also spoke to her mother and prayed for her. She deeply appreciated the call.”
According to Nigerian officials, Joshua was considered “stable” after the accident. He suffered minor injuries and was otherwise “fine.”
“Following extensive clinical assessments, medical professionals have confirmed that both patients (hospitalized following the accident) are stable and do not require any emergency medical intervention at this time,” said a joint statement from the Lagos and Ogun state governments.
Broken glass is seen at the crash site on December 29, 2025, in Sagamu, Nigeria. Nigerian authorities have confirmed that British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash that killed two other people on a highway in Ogun State in Nigeria. (Temiloluwa Johnson/Getty Images)
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The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at 11am local time. Photos showed Joshua beaten and being pulled from the vehicle he was traveling in.
“The vehicle carrying Mr. Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated. Joshua, sitting in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention along with another injured person,” the Ogun State Police said in an earlier statement.
A preliminary investigation determined that the vehicle “was traveling beyond the legally established speed limit in the corridor, lost control during an overtaking maneuver and collided with a stationary truck,” which was on the side of the road, according to Federal Road Safety Corps spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide.
Ogun State officials said “preliminary reports indicate that two male foreigners died on the spot.”
Joshua recently faced Jake Paul in a boxing match. Paul said he was praying for Joshua.
Anthony Joshua in the ring during the Netflix ad sponsors on “Jake vs Joshua” at Kaseya Arena on December 19, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (John Parra/Getty Images for Netflix)
“Life is much more important than boxing. I pray for the lives lost, for AJ and for everyone affected by today’s unfortunate accident,” he wrote on X.
Joshua is the son of British Nigerian parents. He spent time at a Nigerian boarding school when he was younger, but returned to Britain after his parents divorced.
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Joshua is a three-time heavyweight champion. He has held the WBA Super Heavyweight Championship, IBF Heavyweight Championship and WBO Heavyweight Championship. He lost his titles against Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021.
