Boxing star Anthony Joshua's friends identified as victims in deadly car crash

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Boxing star Anthony Joshua’s friends were identified as the victims of a car crash in Nigeria on Monday, the country’s president announced on social media.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu wrote on X that he had sent his condolences to Joshua for the loss of his loved ones.

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British boxer Anthony Joshua gets into an emergency responders' vehicle after being involved in a car crash, in which he sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, according to police, in Ogun State, Nigeria Dec. 29, 2025 in this screen grab obtained from social media video. (Sodiq Ayo via Reuters.)

"I have spoken with AJ to personally convey my condolences over the passing of his two close associates, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami in the recent accident," he wrote in a post. "I wished him a full and speedy recovery, and prayed with him. AJ assured me he is receiving the best possible care.

"I also spoke with his mother and prayed for her. She was deeply appreciative of the call."

Joshua was considered to be "stable" after the crash, according to Nigerian officials. He suffered minor injuries and was otherwise "fine."

"Following thorough clinical evaluations, medical professionals have confirmed that both patients (hospitalized after the accident) are stable and do not require any emergency medical intervention at this time," a joint statement by the Lagos and Ogun state governments said.

Shattered glass is seen at the accident site on Dec. 29, 2025, in Sagamu, Nigeria. Nigerian authorities have confirmed that British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash that killed two