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Anthony Joshua in car crash in Nigeria

SUMMARY

Former World Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, will spend New Year's Eve in a luxury hospital in Nigeria following a car crash that killed two of his friends, Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele. The crash occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the Lexus he was in hit a stationary truck.

Local police confirmed it was caused by a tyre blowout due to excessive speed. Joshua, who is currently stable with minor injuries, was taken to Duchess International Hospital. Eyewitnesses reported the chaotic aftermath, with rescue efforts initiated by bystanders. Tyson Fury paid tribute to the deceased friends on social media. Joshua's mother is by his side as he recuperates.


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