Anthony Joshua was concerned in a automobile crash in Nigeria on Monday by which two of his shut buddies, Sina Ghami and Kevin Ayodele, tragically died
Tyson Fury has spoken out after Anthony Joshua was concerned in a horror automobile crash (Picture: Getty)
Tyson Fury has lastly spoken out following the stunning information of his long-standing adversary, Anthony Joshua, being concerned in a horrific automobile accident in Nigeria on Monday. Joshua, aged 36, was instantly taken to hospital after struggling ‘minor’ accidents within the terrifying crash that tragically claimed the lives of two of his shut buddies.
The previous two-time unified heavyweight world champion seemed to be in appreciable ache as he was helped from the wreckage, with bystanders dashing to help these caught up within the incident. Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s long-term promoter who’s presently holidaying within the Caribbean, knowledgeable the Mirror that Joshua was steady and en path to the hospital, however could not present additional particulars on the time.
Upon studying of the tragic information, Fury paid his respects on Tuesday. In an Instagram story, the British boxer shared a publish confirming the passing of each Ghami and Ayodele, captioning it: ”That is so unhappy. Could god give them mattress in heaven.”
In one other remark, he poignantly wrote: “There isn’t any tomorrow. stay, love, and provides.”
A full assertion from the Federal Highway Security Corps learn: “The Federal Highway Security Corps (FRSC) needs to verify a deadly street visitors crash that occurred at the moment Monday, 29 December 2025, alongside the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway across the Sinoma space close to Sagamu, Ogun State, involving a Lexus Jeep conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck.
Tyson Fury has spoken out following the crash (Picture: Getty)
“Preliminary stories from the Ogun Sector Command point out that the crash occurred at about 1200HRS and was promptly reported to the Corps. FRSC operatives arrived on the scene inside three (3) minutes of notification, enabling swift rescue operations.
“The incident concerned two autos: a black Lexus Jeep with registration quantity KRD 850 HN (personal) and a stationary purple industrial Sinotruck with unknown registration quantity. A complete of 5 grownup males have been concerned within the crash. Two individuals sadly misplaced their lives, one sustained accidents, whereas two others escaped unharmed.
“Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and sustained minor accidents. The injured sufferer was evacuated for medical consideration, whereas the stays of the deceased have been conveyed to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu. The Nigeria Police Motor Visitors Division (MTD) was duly notified for additional investigation and needed documentation.”
Regardless of preliminary stories suggesting Joshua suffered solely ‘minor’ accidents within the crash, fears are rising that his situation may very well be extra critical than first believed. As per the Every day Mail, insiders near the heavyweight champion fear that the extent of his accidents could also be better, with potential harm to his ribs and knee talked about by a member of his tight-knit circle.
Including to this, Joshua should grapple with the heart-wrenching trauma of dropping two shut buddies within the accident. Each Latif and Sina have been instrumental figures within the Brit’s profession, with Sina – a power and conditioning coach – even a part of ‘AJ’s’ staff for his knockout win over Jake Paul earlier this month.
These paying their respects exterior Joshua’s coach’s gymnasium consider it will likely be “very tough” for the 36 yr previous to proceed his boxing profession. Floral tributes and a lit candle have been among the many gadgets left on the entrance of Evolve Health club in Colindale, north west London, owned by Joshua’s late good friend Ghami, who additionally tragically misplaced his life within the crash.
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