Sina Ghami and Latif \u2018Latz\u2019 Ayodele<\/a> are believed to have been travelling in the same Lexus Jeep as Mr Joshua when it collided with a stationary truck by the side of a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway at 11am local time on Monday, according to reports.<\/p>\n British heavyweight boxer Mr Fury<\/a>, with whom Mr Joshua has feuded for years, is among a number of rivals who have sent messages to Mr Joshua and paid tribute to his two friends. Sharing a post about the pair\u2019s deaths on his Instagram story on Tuesday, Mr Fury wrote: \u201cThis is so sad. May God give them a good bed in heaven\u201d.<\/p>\n Mr Ayodele, otherwise known as Latz, was seen playing table tennis with Mr Joshua hours before the collision. Known as healthy_mindset on social media, he has been by Mr Joshua’s side over the last decade of his career.<\/p>\n Mr Ghami is a physio in the boxer\u2019s team and a friend of Mr Joshua, who is reportedly in a stable condition and has spoken to his family, but was rushed to hospital<\/a> after he suffered minor injuries in the crash.<\/p>\n The British boxer, a former two-time world heavyweight champion who is also of Nigerian heritage, was holidaying in Africa just 10 days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash – latest updates<\/a>Full story: Tyson Fury among Anthony Joshua rivals to pay tribute to boxer\u2019s friends after fatal crash<\/p>\n Joshua was taken to hospital in Nigeria<\/a> after sustaining minor injuries in the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, but his strength coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif \u201cLatz\u201d Ayodele lost their lives.<\/p>\n Combat Sports Editor Alex Pattle reports:<\/p>\n Tara Cobham30 December 2025 15:01<\/p>\n <\/a>Crash almost certainly rules out reported February fight for Joshua<\/p>\n After beating Jake Paul just days ago, Anthony Joshua was reportedly due for a quick-turnaround fight in February, before a mooted clash with compatriot Tyson Fury later in 2026.<\/p>\n However, Monday\u2019s accident almost certainly rules out a February fight for the Olympic gold medalist.<\/p>\n Tara Cobham30 December 2025 14:40<\/p>\n <\/a>Has Anthony Joshua spoken out about the crash yet<\/p>\n Anthony Joshua is yet to comment on the tragedy, which left him injured and killed two of his friends.<\/p>\n However, a number of his old opponents have reached out publicly \u2013 bitter and friendly rivals alike.<\/p>\n Tara Cobham30 December 2025 14:20<\/p>\n <\/a>Amir Khan sends Anthony Joshua heartfelt message and pays tribute to friends<\/p>\n Amir Khan has sent Anthony Joshua a heartfelt message and paid tribute to his friends who were killed in the crash.<\/p>\n The two-time world champion British boxer, with whom Joshua has previously feuded, said in a post on X: \u201cExtremely saddened to hear about the loss of AJ\u2019s two close boys. I don\u2019t even have the right words for such a difficult time.<\/p>\n \u201cMay God give their families strength, and may Allah grant them the highest rank in Jannah.<\/p>\n \u201cAlso wishing AJ a speedy recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n Tara Cobham30 December 2025 14:16<\/p>\n <\/a>‘May God give them a good bed in heaven’: Tyson Fury pays tribute<\/p>\n Tyson Fury has paid tribute to two of Anthony Joshua\u2019s \u201cclose friends\u201d and members of his team, who have been confirmed dead following a fatal car crash in Nigeria.<\/p>\n Sina Ghami and Latif \u2018Latz\u2019 Ayodele are believed to have been travelling in the same Lexus Jeep as Mr Joshua when it collided with a stationary truck by the side of a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway at 11am local time on Monday, according to reports.<\/p>\n British heavyweight boxer Mr Fury shared a post about their deaths on his Instagram story on Tuesday, writing: \u201cThis is so sad. May God give them a good bed in heaven\u201d.<\/p>\n Tara Cobham30 December 2025 14:07<\/p>\n <\/a>Foreign Office looking into the crash<\/p>\n A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said it is looking into the crash.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are urgently investigating reports of a road incident in Nigeria involving at least one British national and stand ready to offer consular assistance, if requested,\u201d the spokesperson said on Monday.<\/p>\n \u201cOur thoughts are with those affected, and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n A joint statement issued by the Governments of Ogun and Lagos States in Nigera revealed Joshua and another man had been taken to hospital on Monday.<\/p>\n \u201cAnthony Joshua and another passenger were immediately evacuated to a specialised medical facility in Lagos,\u201d the statement read<\/p>\n \u201cFollowing comprehensive clinical assessments, doctors have confirmed that both patients are stable and do not require any emergency medical intervention at this time.<\/p>\n \u201cA full medical team has been assembled and will continue to monitor them closely. Anthony Joshua is conscious and has been in communication with his family.<\/p>\n Dan Haygarth30 December 2025 13:25<\/p>\n <\/a>Watch: Anthony Joshua plays table tennis with friend hours before being injured in fatal car crashAnthony Joshua plays table tennis with friend hours before being injured in fatal car crash<\/p>\n Tara Cobham30 December 2025 13:00<\/p>\n <\/a>The causes of the crash that Nigerian officials have suggested<\/p>\n Anthony Joshua\u2019s vehicle collided with a truck parked on the side of the expressway, according to Nigeria\u2019s Federal Road Safety Corps.<\/p>\n The Corps also suggested speeding and an overtake attempt were to blame for the crash, but Ogun state\u2019s police commissioner later told ESPN that a burst tyre on Joshua\u2019s vehicle caused the driver to lose control and \u201cswerve into the stationary truck parked along the road\u201d.<\/p>\n Tara Cobham30 December 2025 12:40<\/p>\n![\"Tyson](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-at-13-16-27.png\")
Tyson Fury pays tribute to Anthony Joshua\u2019s deceased friends (@tysonfury and @imjustbait\/Instagram)<\/p>\n
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A resident reads newspapers bearing headlines about the car crash (AFP\/Getty)![\"There](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NIGERIA-BOXING-ACCIDENT-JOSHUA-pxl8gf0j.jpeg\")
There has been widespread coverage in Nigeria of the collision involving British boxer Anthony Joshua (AFP\/Getty)![\"Joshua](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NIGERIA-BOXING-ACCIDENT-JOSHUA-i88rhuua.jpeg\")
Joshua escaped the accident with minor injuries, but two of his teammates died (AFP\/Getty)<\/p>\n