How the boxing world is responding to the Anthony Joshua tragedy
Reactions are still coming in from around the boxing community following the tragic events involving Anthony Joshua.
Joshua was among five people involved in a fatal car accident on Monday in Lagos, Nigeria. The former heavyweight champion had travelled back to Nigeria just over a week after his win over Jake Paul in Miami.
Footage later appeared on social media showing the former two-time unified heavyweight champion leaving the wreckage visibly hurt, and it was later confirmed that two people had lost their lives in the accident.
A subsequent medical update stated that Joshua was “stable” after being checked by doctors. However, it was also reported that two members of his team, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, had died as a result of their injuries.
The boxing world has been reacting to the crash, with several high-profile names speaking out in response to the news.
Messages of support from Francis Ngannou and Oleksandr Usyk for Anthony Joshua
The boxing community has been responding to the news, with both fans and fighters sharing their thoughts on Joshua’s condition and the loss of Ghami and Ayodele.
Oleksandr Usyk, who defeated Joshua twice in 2021 and 2022 to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, was among those posting messages of support.
Usyk wrote on his Instagram Stories: “This is an unbelievable loss. @sina_evolve and @healthy_mindset were two incredible people who were not only part of AJ’s team, but also friends!
“My sincere condolences to their families, loved ones, and everyone who knew them. Anthony Joshua – wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong, champion.”
Joshua responded to his defeats against Usyk with four consecutive victories, including a knockout win over Francis Ngannou.
Ngannou also posted a supportive message following Monday’s incident. He said: “Hoping for a speedy recovery for AJ and my sincere condolences to all those who lost life in today’s tragedy in Lagos.”
Jake Paul responds to Anthony Joshua car crash: ‘Life is much more important than boxing’
Paul sent his well-wishes to Joshua following news of the fatal crash in Nigeria, which came just days after their bout in Miami.
“Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident,” Paul posted on X.
He later added: “RIP Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Latif / Latz’ Ayodele. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends and AJ.”
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