{"id":885039,"date":"2026-01-14T08:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/14\/anthony-joshua-crash-former-world-heavyweight-champion-injured-two-killed-in-nigeria-road-accident\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:26:09","slug":"anthony-joshua-crash-former-world-heavyweight-champion-injured-two-killed-in-nigeria-road-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/14\/anthony-joshua-crash-former-world-heavyweight-champion-injured-two-killed-in-nigeria-road-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Joshua crash: Former world heavyweight champion injured, two killed in Nigeria road accident"},"content":{"rendered":"
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British boxer Anthony Joshua has escaped with minor injuries after a car crash in Nigeria that left two of his close friends and team members dead.<\/p>\n

The former two-time world heavyweight champion is holidaying in Africa following his sixth-round knockout victory over YouTube-turned-boxing superstar Jake Paul in Miami less than a fortnight ago.<\/p>\n

The incident happened along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State at 11am local time.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Ogun State Police Command confirms that world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident at about 11am in Makun, Ogun State,\u201d a police statement said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe vehicle conveying Mr Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated. Joshua, seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention with another injured person.<\/p>\n

\u201cTragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joshua\u2019s promoters Matchroom Boxing confirmed \u201cwith profound sadness\u201d that Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele had died.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur deepest condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of all those affected and we ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time,\u201d Matchroom said in the statement.<\/p>\n

The statement confirmed Joshua is in a stable condition and will remain in hospital for observation, but did not detail his injuries.<\/p>\n

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Anthony Joshua\u2019s friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele died in the car crash.<\/span> Credit: X<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Footage posted online appeared to show a shirtless Joshua looking dazed in the passenger seats of a vehicle among broken glass.<\/p>\n

In social media videos from the site of the accident, Joshua can be seen grimacing as he attempts to exit the car wreckage before being taken to hospital.<\/p>\n

Local police commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo said an investigation into the accident has been ordered.<\/p>\n

He told the AP news agency: \u201cAnthony Joshua is in an undisclosed hospital being treated for his injuries.\u201d He added that he had no further information on the injuries.<\/p>\n

According to a statement by Olusegun Ogungbemide, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, preliminary investigations indicated the vehicle \u201cto be travelling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit on the corridor, lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and crashed into a stationary truck well packed by the side of the road\u201d.<\/p>\n

Joshua\u2019s recent opponent Jake Paul sent a message of support on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cLife is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today\u2019s unfortunate accident,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

He added later: \u201cRIP Sina Ghami and Kevin \u2018Latif \/ Latz\u2019 Ayodele. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends and AJ.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joshua\u2019s promoter Eddie Hearn told Daily Mail Sport he awoke to the news on a family holiday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are trying to contact Anthony and in the meantime we don\u2019t want to speculate on how he is but thankfully he appears OK from what I have seen in the images,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are awaiting more information on what has happened and will update in due course.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joshua\u2019s win over Paul was his 29th win from 33 professional fights and seemed to move him closer to a long-awaited showdown with British rival Tyson Fury, who is currently retired, next year.<\/p>\n

The son of British-Nigerian parents, Joshua attended a boarding school in Ikenne, 53 miles from where the crash happened, before returning to Britain aged 12.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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