Anthony Joshua hospitalized after accident in Nigeria: conditions

Sports Chana Sports Tuesday 30th December 2025 08:33 AM REPORT

The former heavyweight champion remains in hospital in Nigeria for tests. Joshua is in stable condition after yesterday’s car accident, in which two members of his team lost their lives: Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele

JOSHUA, ACCIDENT IN NIGERIA: THE NEWS

Antony Joshua is still found in hospital after theroad accident in which he was involved yesterday in Nigeriaand in which two members of the English boxing team died. Joshua suffered minor injuries and is still in hospital for checks and treatment: the former world heavyweight champion is in stable conditions. Yesterday, immediately after the accident that occurred on the highway Lagos-Ibadan, videos had been circulating of Joshua walking out of the room in pain Suv he was traveling in, which collided with a truck stopped. The impact occurred around 11 in the morning, about 50 km from Lagos. According to initial reconstructions, the SUV with Joshua on board – who was in the back seat – lost control while overtaking. Born in England, Joshua has parents of Nigerian origin.

Joshua accident, who were the two victims

The two victims of the road accident he involved Anthony Joshua in Nigeria were identified by the former world heavyweight champion’s promoter as “two close friends and team members”: Sina Ghami e Latif Ayodele. The Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG companies, linked to Joshua, add “their deepest condolences and prayers to the families and friends of all those involved” and the request “that their privacy be respected at this incredibly difficult time”. Condolences for Joshua also arrived from the Nigerian president, Tinubu Ball: “I wished him a speedy and complete recovery and prayed with him. Antony Joshua assured me that he is receiving the best care possible,” he wrote on social media. “I also spoke to her mother and prayed for her. She really appreciated the phone call,” he added.