Tragic Car Accident Claims Lives of Anthony Joshua’s Coach and Friends in Nigeria

In a tragic incident on December 29, 2025, two close associates of heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, including his coach, lost their lives in a car accident in Ogun State, Nigeria. The accident occurred after the trio had spent time playing tennis together. Joshua himself sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized alongside the driver of the vehicle. Authorities have confirmed that the deceased were foreign nationals, and their bodies have been transported to a morgue for further processing. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are currently underway, and tributes have begun to pour in for the victims, highlighting the profound impact of their loss on the boxing community and beyond.