Overview
- Matchroom Boxing confirmed the deaths of Sina Ghami and Latif (Kevin 'Latz') Ayodele, described as close friends and integral members of Joshua’s team.
- The collision occurred around 11 a.m. on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu/Makun when the Lexus SUV carrying Joshua hit a stationary truck.
- The Federal Road Safety Corps said early evidence suggests the SUV was exceeding the speed limit and lost control during an overtaking attempt, with a formal investigation underway.
- Ogun State Police and state officials reported Joshua sustained minor injuries, is in stable condition under observation in a Lagos hospital, and that one other person was injured while two others escaped unhurt.
- Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called Joshua to offer condolences as tributes from boxing figures followed, and widely shared videos showed rescuers helping Joshua from the wreckage.