The boxing world has been moved after the devastating car accident involving British boxer Anthony Joshua in Nigeria, an incident that cost the lives of two of his closest collaborators and left the fighter himself hospitalized with minor injuries. The accident, which occurred on the Lagos‑Ibadan Expressway, claimed the lives of Sina Ghami and Kevin “Latif” Ayodele, two key members of Joshua’s team who were accompanying him during his stay in the African country. Joshua is in stable condition after receiving medical attention following the impact with a parked truck.

Amid the shock, Tyson Fury, one of the most well‑known heavyweights and a potential future rival of Joshua, shared a deeply emotional message on his social media, putting years of sporting rivalry aside and offering his condolences. On his Instagram story, Fury posted a message that read, “This is so sad. May God give them a good bed in heaven,” referring to the two people who died in the accident. In a second post, he shared a video of Joshua talking about life and death, adding: “Thoughts and prayers with AJ and the families who have lost loved ones.

Fury’s gesture has been highlighted across social media and in the press as a reminder that, beyond competition and the expectations of a future mega‑fight, humanity and mutual support prevail in times of sorrow. Many in the boxing community have shared similar reactions, underscoring the impact of the accident on the global boxing world.

 The focus now is on Joshua’s recovery and on remembering those who lost their lives in this tragic incident.

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