Anthony Joshua opens up tearfully on the car accident in Nigeria that left him traumatised

Joshua thanked fans for their messages of support as he spoke about how hard the loss had hit him.

He said: “I could reach out to all of you, far and wide, worldwide, who are showing so much love, care, support through that tragic, traumatic time where we lost Latz and Sina in Nigeria.

“We had so many plans to wrap up 2025, and we were on a mission… We went back home, went to see our families, and everything just got flipped upside on its head.

“Not only did their parents, their uncles, their cousins, their friends, and myself lose two great men, we lost people that we dearly care about.

“[They were] major players in all of our lives, major, major players in all of our lives, it’s tough, it’s really tough.”

“They’re my brothers, they’re my friends first and foremost.

“I’ve lost people before, but I don’t think I’ve lost people like that, my left and my right.”

Feeling a responsibility to continue their efforts and provide support to their families, the boxer stated his commitment to doing so.

What is next for Anthony Joshua?

Since the tragedy, fans have wondered how it might affect Joshua’s future in the sport.

The 36-year-old has hinted that he intends to keep fighting, not just for himself but also in memory of his friends.

Speaking on Instagram, ‘AJ’ shared that he feels a clear responsibility to carry on with their plans.

“The mission must go on… I understand my duty,” he stated.

“I know what we’re going to do to continue – I don’t want to say ‘legacy’ – because I had a lot of those questions during my fight in Miami. ‘How does this affect your legacy?’ It ain’t about legacy, it’s about doing what’s right, and I know I’m going to do what’s right for them. I know what I’ve got to do.

“I’m going to do what’s right by them and what’s right by their family.”