'Joshua Cheats Death': How British media reported Anthony Joshua’s fatal accident

The British media carried various narratives after two‑time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a tragic car accident in Ogun State, Nigeria, on Monday, December 29, 2025.

The fatal crash occurred on a busy highway in Makun, just hours after Joshua and his associates had reportedly spent time playing tennis together.

Reports indicate that the vehicle he was travelling in collided with a stationary truck, an incident that tragically claimed the lives of two people, while Joshua reportedly sustained minor injuries.

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In a video circulating on social media, Joshua was seen shirtless as bystanders and members of his entourage assisted him out of the car.

However, Joshua’s two friends, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, have been confirmed dead, as they could not survive the injuries sustained in the crash.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident.

Officials have also urged the public to avoid speculation as they work to determine the full details, while tributes and messages of sympathy pour in for the families of the deceased.

The incident was widely reported by British media outlets, with some describing it as “Joshua cheated death,” given the horrific nature of the accident and the fact that he survived while others tragically lost their lives.

Read the reportages by some of the media houses below:

Sky Sports

BBC



Daily Mail

The Sun



The Mirror



SB/AE

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