British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been released from a Lagos hospital following a tragic road accident that killed two of his close associates. Lagos and Ogun state governments confirmed the discharge on December 31, 2025, while expressing condolences to the bereaved families. Joshua, recovering from minor injuries, visited a funeral home with his mother to pay respects before the victims' repatriation.
The crash occurred on December 29, 2025, around 11 a.m. on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when Joshua's SUV collided with a stationary truck. Victims Sina Ghami, Joshua's strength coach, and trainer Latif "Latz" Ayodele died at the scene; Joshua sustained minor injuries treated at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi. Social media footage showed Joshua in pain during extrication from the wreckage.
Lagos Information Commissioner Gbenga Omotoso and Ogun counterpart Kayode Akinmade issued a joint release praising medical staff for professional care. Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun thanked President Tinubu and the public for support, noting Joshua's fitness to recover at home despite grief. Promoter Eddie Hearn paid tribute on Instagram to the loyal team members.
The incident spotlights Nigeria's road safety crisis, with 5,421 fatalities in 9,570 accidents in 2024 per Federal Road Safety Corps data. Joshua, 36, with Nigerian parental roots, had recently fought Jake Paul; this tragedy delays his title pursuits. Tributes highlight the victims' energy and loyalty amid national mourning.