Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, is facing potential severe injuries following a serious car accident in Nigeria. The incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in a collision between Joshua’s black Lexus Jeep and a stationary red commercial Sinotruck. While Joshua sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized, tragically, two of his close friends, Kevin Ayodele and Sina Ghami, lost their lives in the crash.
The Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria released initial findings stating that the accident involved two vehicles and five adult males. Two individuals died, one was injured, and two escaped unharmed. Joshua’s injuries were described as minor, but concerns have been raised that his condition might be more critical than initially reported. Sources close to Joshua mentioned the possibility of rib and knee injuries.
A video circulating on social media captured a moment of normalcy before the tragedy, showing Ayodele playing table tennis with Joshua. The two friends were seen enjoying themselves just hours before the accident. Following the news, many expressed condolences, with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn leading the tributes to the deceased friends, Sina and Latz. Matchroom Boxing confirmed the passing of the two individuals in a statement.
Joshua’s promoter shared a heartfelt message on Instagram honoring the memory of the deceased. The statement confirmed Joshua’s involvement in the accident, the passing of his friends, and his stable condition in the hospital. Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG requested privacy for the affected families and friends during this difficult time.