Anthony Joshua broke his silence about the fatal accident in Nigeria, paid tribute to his deceased friends

More than a month later Anthony Joshuafatal road accident in Nigeria killed two of his friends, Sin Ghami and Latif AyodeleThe “Watford Warrior” has shared a public statement reflecting on the loss of two of his closest friends and teammates.

Former World Heavyweight Champion he recently posted a video on Instagram. Despite loving talking to his fans live, Joshua explained why taking to social media and addressing the situation was the ideal thing to do.

“It’s hard. It’s really hard. I’m not going to sit here and show all my emotions,” Joshua said on social media. Addressing the loss, he further claimed, “I’ve lost people before, but I don’t think I’ve lost people like this. My left and my right.”

In the same Instagram post, he too wrote a sincere notewhere he expressed his gratitude to “Lac and Sina” and thanked all the locals who participated in his rescue and help him recover after the accident.

“I also want to take this moment to show a huge thank you to the first responders, everyone who rushed to help Lac and Sina, those who helped me get to the hospital and all the locals who prayed for us at the scene.”

“To the doctors and nurses at Laguna Hospital Ikoji, including Dr. Ogunyankin, Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi and Dr. Ninalowo, thank you for your care. My thanks also go to the British Deputy High Commissioner and Deputy Head of Mission, Simon Field,” Joshua wrote. “I would also like to thank Uncle Femi Otedola and Alhaji Aliko Dangote for all their logistical support. Without you guys, the transition back to the UK would not have been as smooth. You really went above and beyond.”

He also thanked Senator Daisa Daisa Dayuma, Honorable Commissioners of Health in Ogun and Lagos States, Dr. Kayode Egbetokunu and Commissioners of Police in Ogon and Lagos States, Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-lu, and Governor of Ogun State, Excellency President of Ogon State, Nipogeun, President Ahmed Tebo.

The accident happened after Joshua was traveling with Gami and Ayodele to Nigeria, following his dominant victory over Jake Paul in Miami last month, in December 2025, when his white Lexus crashed into a stationary truck. Joshua’s driver recently he faced a four-count indictment.