"Incredible": Piers Morgan reacts after Anthony Joshua escapes with minor injuries in recent car crash that killed two people

Piers Morgan has reacted to Anthony Joshua's car accident in Nigeria on Monday, December 29. While the heavyweight boxer escaped with minor injuries, two of his team members were killed in the crash.

Anthony Joshua was one of the five passengers in a black Lexus car on a major expressway in Ogun State, near Lagos, Nigeria. As per the country's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Lexus appears to have been traveling faster than the prescribed speed limit. It reportedly crashed into a stationary truck standing on the side of the road while overtaking.

Joshua escaped with minor injuries, while two other passengers, including the driver, survived as well. However, the boxer's friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, were killed. Ghami had been his strength and conditioning coach for a decade, while "Latz" was his personal trainer.

Reacting to this news, British journalist Piers Morgan wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

"Incredible that Anthony Joshua survived this."

He also reacted to the news of the deaths of "Latz" and Ghami in another post, writing:

"Incredibly sad."

Joshua's family has roots in Sagamu, a town in Ogun State in Nigeria. A relative told the BBC that the boxer was traveling to Ogun State from Lagos when the crash happened.

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Nigeria's president reacts to Anthony Joshua and his team's tragic accident

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Nigeria's president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, also reacted to the heavyweight boxer's accident via a post on X on Monday. He wrote:

"I have spoken with AJ to personally convey my condolences over the passing of his two close associates, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami in the recent accident. I wished him a full and speedy recovery, and prayed with him. AJ assured me he is receiving the best possible care." "I also spoke with his mother and prayed for her. She was deeply appreciative of the call. Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was at the hospital with them, assured me he will do everything possible to ensure AJ receives the best attention. May God strengthen the families and grant repose to the souls of the departed," he added.

Tributes have poured in for Sina Ghami and Kevin Ayodele after their deaths from across the world. Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn, boxer Chris Eubank Jr., bantamweight Shannon Courtenay, and YouTuber-boxer Jake Paul were among the few to have written tributes on X.

Notably, Anthony Joshua beat Jake Paul via a sixth-round knockout in a professional heavyweight bout in Miami on December 19. Paul ended up with a double fracture in his jaw during the fight. The YouTuber wrote on X after AJ's accident:

"Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident."

He wrote another post, offering his condolences for "Latz" and Ghami. Ukrainian boxer, Oleksandr Usyk also shared his thoughts via an Instagram post, writing:

"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. @AnthonyJoshua, wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong, champion."

Meanwhile, Evolve gym, co-founded by Ghami, announced that it will remain closed on December 30, 2025, as a mark of mourning.

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Edited by Aditya Singh