SAGAMU, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – DECEMBER 29, 2025 British boxer Anthony Joshua, a former heavyweight world champion and Olympic gold medalist, was involved in a tragic traffic accident in Nigeria at the end of December 2025. The crash occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State when the luxury Lexus SUV in which he was traveling with members of his team collided with a parked truck.

According to the preliminary findings of the investigation, the vehicle was traveling at high speed while overtaking, and the driver lost control. Some reports also state that a tire may have burst shortly before the collision. The impact was so severe that two close members of Joshua’s team, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were killed at the scene. Both had worked with the boxer for many years and were among his closest friends.

The 36-year-old Anthony Joshua was seated in the rear of the vehicle and escaped with only minor injuries. He remained conscious after the crash and was transported to a hospital, where he stayed under observation for several days. Doctors later confirmed that his injuries were not life-threatening.

Anthony Joshua is one of the most well-known boxers of his generation. During his career, he won world titles from the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO organizations and became one of the biggest stars in professional boxing. In 2012, he won a gold medal at the London Olympic Games and later became a two-time heavyweight world champion.

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Aftermath of British boxer Anthony Joshua’s traffic accident

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