Anthony Joshua has been launched from hospital following a automotive crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two members of his staff. The previous two-time heavyweight champion was discharged from Lagoon Hospital in Lagos on December 31, 2025, after medical doctors decided he was medically match to get well at house.
Anthony Joshua Released From Hospital, Pays Respects to Late Friends
The crash occurred on December 29, 2025, alongside the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway close to Makun in Ogun State at roughly 11 a.m. native time. Joshua was seated at the back of a black Lexus SUV when the car collided with a stationary truck parked on the aspect of the street. Two of Joshua’s shut pals and staff members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, had been killed on affect.
Ghami, 36, had served as Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach for more than a decade. An authorized sports activities and train rehabilitator specializing in musculoskeletal accidents and corrective train, Ghami co-founded Evolve Fitness center in London and labored with athletes throughout boxing, American soccer, and basketball. His experience in damage prevention and restoration made him an integral a part of Group AJ for over ten years.
Ayodele, also known as “Latz,” was Joshua’s personal trainer and longtime friend. Based in Dubai, he was known for his passion for fitness and his connections to high-profile athletes including Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Just hours before the fatal collision, Joshua had posted a video on social media showing the two playing table tennis together. In a poignant social media post published days before the crash, Ayodele had written: “In between your goals, remember there’s a precious thing called life that you need to enjoy”.
Preliminary investigations by Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps indicated the vehicle was traveling beyond the speed limit when it lost control during an overtaking maneuver and crashed into the truck. Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo stated that a tire burst caused the driver to lose control. The driver of the vehicle has also been discharged from hospital and is currently being questioned by authorities, with reports suggesting he could face prosecution for reckless driving.
Joshua had been in Nigeria visiting the homeland of his dad and mom following his knockout victory over Jake Paul on December 19, 2025, in Miami. The British boxer sometimes travels to Nigeria annually for New 12 months celebrations with household. He sustained minor accidents within the crash and remained below statement at Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi for 2 days earlier than his launch.
Following his discharge on December 31, Joshua visited a funeral home in Lagos with his mother to pay their final respects as Ghami and Ayodele’s bodies were prepared for repatriation to the United Kingdom. A joint statement from the Lagos and Ogun state governments described Joshua as “heavy-hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends” but confirmed he was “deemed clinically fit to recuperate from home”.
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke with Joshua by phone to convey condolences and offer support. Both Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed gratitude for the medical team at Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi for their care and professionalism throughout Joshua’s treatment. Jake Paul, Joshua’s latest opponent, posted on social media: “Life is far more essential than boxing. I’m praying for the misplaced lives, AJ, and anybody impacted by immediately’s unlucky accident.”
