Joshua, who is 36 years old, received slight injuries when his car hit another vehicle, as reported by the Ogun State Police Command. They mentioned that the reason for the crash is under investigation.
The Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria indicated that five men were involved in the collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua had minor injuries, while two individuals tragically died, and two others escaped without any injuries, according to the FRSC.
“With deep grief, it has been confirmed that two close friends and coworkers, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, have tragically died” Matchroom Boxing said in a statement.
It confirmed that Joshua had been transported to a hospital for examinations and treatment. He was stable and would be monitored, it stated.
President Bola Tinubu sympathized with Joshua and the families of the victims, describing the event as a terrible accident.
According to the FRSC, preliminary findings indicate that the vehicle was most likely speeding when it lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and collided with a stationary truck parked on the side of the road.
According to the FRSC, the key reasons for the accident, which include speeding and illegal overtaking, are serious traffic offenses that continue to be one of the top causes of fatal road accidents on Nigerian roadways.
Officials have not revealed who was driving the car in which Joshua was riding.
Joshua could not be reached for comment right away.
Joshua, the son of British-Nigerian parents, was born in Britain and attended a boarding school in Ikenne, Nigeria, before returning to Britain at the age of 12.
The accident occurred just over a week after he knocked out American social media sensation Jake Paul in the sixth round of a battle in Miami.
Paul offered his sympathy in a X post on Monday, saying he was praying for the dead, AJ, and everyone affected by today’s tragic tragedy.
Joshua was making his comeback to the ring after a 15-month break. He is slated to face old foe and fellow Briton Tyson Fury in 2026.
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua (born October 15, 1989) is a British professional boxer. He is a former two-time heavyweight champion, having won the unified world heavyweight title twice between 2017 and 2019, and again from 2019 to 2021. He won the regional heavyweight championships in 2015 and 2016.
He has 33 overall fights, with 29 victories (26 by knockout) and 4 losses.
