Former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car accident in Nigeria that left two of his close friends dead, authorities say. The crash occurred late Monday morning on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, a major highway linking the boxer’s ancestral homeland to Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos.
Police and road safety officials report that the Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and his team collided with a stationary truck after an apparent burst tyre and suspected excessive speed during an overtaking manoeuvre. Two of Joshua’s long-time associates, named by his promoter Matchroom Boxing as Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, died at the scene. Joshua, 36, suffered minor injuries and is described as “stable” but will remain in hospital for observation.
Tributes and messages of support have poured in from across the boxing world, with fans, fellow fighters and promoters expressing shock at the incident and condolences to the families of the victims. Local media say Joshua had been in Nigeria following his recent knockout win over YouTuber‑turned‑boxer Jake Paul, with further community and promotional engagements now expected to be postponed. Authorities in Ogun State have opened a formal in