Joshua survived with minor injuries, but he has since been discharged and returned to the UK. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of two of his close friends. "Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony's team. Joshua's promoter, Matchroom Sport, said: "Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier today. "With profound sadness it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically passed away.

Source: The Times January 04, 2026 17:58 UTC