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STATEMENT: CHRIS EUBANK JR. AND JAKE PAUL REACT TO FATAL ANTHONY JOSHUA ACCIDENT

Tragedy in Lagos as Anthony Joshua survives a fatal crash that killed coach Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Get the full report here.

STATEMENT: Chris Eubank Jr. and Jake Paul React to Fatal Anthony Joshua Accident
Anthony Joshua hospitalised

Two of Anthony Joshua's buddies and team members died in that car crash in Nigeria where the British boxer was hurt.

Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele passed away when their car, with Joshua and another person inside, crashed into a parked truck near Lagos.

According to the Ogun State government, Joshua is doing okay and didn't need immediate medical help.

Matchroom, Joshua's promoters, said they were really sorry and thinking of the families and friends of Ghami and Ayodele.

The statement said it was really sad news that Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, two close friends and team members, had died.

Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG said that Anthony got hurt in the accident and went to the hospital to get checked out. He's doing fine and will stay there for a bit to be watched over.

They also said they were sending their deepest sympathies and prayers to everyone affected and asked that people respect their privacy during this tough time.

Fellow boxer Chris Eubank Jr. also paid his respects to Ghami and Ayodele, who was also called 'Latz,' saying they were genuinely good guys.

The British middleweight said, Thank goodness our heavyweight champ survived that awful car crash. Pray for Latz & Sina and their families. I knew them both; they were good people. Rest in peace, guys.

Ghami was Joshua's full-time rehab coach and had worked with him for over 10 years.

He helped the former champ get ready for some big fights, like the one against Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 and the recent win over Jake Paul.

Ghami also worked with Le'Veon Bell from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Draymond Green from the Golden State Warriors.

Just before the crash, Joshua posted a video on Instagram of him playing ping pong with his longtime friend Ayodele, who was a personal trainer.

Joshua was in Nigeria after beating Jake Paul in Miami earlier this month.

Paul wrote on X that life is more important than boxing and that he was praying for those who died, AJ, and anyone else affected by the accident.

Sonny Bill Williams, a former New Zealand rugby star, posted photos with Joshua and Latif, saying, Rest easy, brother Abdul Latif. I hope things are easy for your family.

British bantamweight Shannon Courtenay said, RIP Sina and Latz, two good guys. Last week we were all having fun in Miami, and now you're gone. Life's too short. I hope their families are okay during this terrible time.

Video from the scene showed Joshua being helped out of a wrecked car.

Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said that five men were involved in the crash.

They added that Joshua and the driver were saved by Joshua's security team.

The crash involved a black Lexus and a parked red truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around noon on Monday.

The FRSC thinks the Lexus was going too fast and lost control while trying to pass, crashing into the truck.

Joshua had just come back to boxing after a year off, beating Jake Paul in what was a huge payday. He was in Nigeria to spend New Year's with family when this happened.

The plan was for Joshua to box again in Saudi Arabia in February before maybe fighting Tyson Fury in 2026. But right now, that doesn't seem important.

Joshua has lost two close friends, including his longtime coach Ghami. It's hard to say how much this will affect him. Ghami was with him during fight week in Miami and joined him in the ring after he beat Paul.

Whatever he does next in his career doesn't really matter right now. The boxing world is hoping that Joshua gets through this okay.

FLASH NEWS: FABIO WARDLEY VS DUBOIS ODDS TIGHTEN AS NEGOTIATIONS REACH FINAL STAGES

Fabio Wardley is set to defend his new WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois on May 9. Get the latest negotiation updates.

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Fabio Wardley Confirmed as Full WBO Heavyweight Champion

Every day, it looks more likely that Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will face off in the ring.

Wardley just got bumped up to full WBO heavyweight world champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt, and now he’s hunting for his first title defence. Derek Chisora was in the mix, but he’s out—he’s lined up a fight with Deontay Wilder in April.

Last week, word got out that Wardley’s camp is talking with Dubois’ team about setting up a big all-British clash. Dubois, still hungry after losing his rematch to Usyk, has been pretty vocal—he wants this fight, no question.

DAZN says things are moving the right way. Negotiations are rolling, and everyone seems focused on sealing the deal for sometime around mid-year. The date organisers are eyeing right now is May 9, with London’s O2 Arena as the venue.

If it happens there, it’ll be Wardley’s second straight fight at the O2—he beat Joseph Parker in that same arena last October. Some had floated the idea of a bigger stadium, like Tottenham Hotspur’s, but the plan is clearly for a more intimate setting.

Wardley vs Dubois is exactly the kind of heavyweight clash that gets British boxing fans buzzing. Both guys can hit; both have something to prove. Dubois is desperate to get back in the title scene. He’s brought Don Charles back into his corner, hoping for a fresh push after that tough loss to Usyk last July. Still, at 28, he’s got plenty left in the tank.

Honestly, a fight between Wardley and Dubois almost feels like destiny now, with both guys at the top of the division. Frank Warren, who promotes both fighters, sounds excited about making it happen. “Wardley will fight in early May,” he told talkSPORT. “It’s probably odds on that he’ll fight here. I’m catching up with George [Warren], who’s been handling talks with both teams. I love that fight—if we can make it, it’ll be brilliant.”

TYSON FURY HITS 18ST 11LB TARGET WEIGHT FOR APRIL 11 COMEBACK

Tyson Fury hits his 263lb target weight for the April 11 Netflix comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov after a 13-month hiatus.

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Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Confirmed For Netflix Global Stream

Tyson Fury says he’s already hit his target weight, even with weeks to go before his big comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov.

The ‘Gipsy King’ has been out in Thailand lately, kicking off his training camp and getting back in the groove. He walked away from boxing after dropping two straight fights to Oleksandr Usyk, but that retirement didn’t last long. Now he’s looking at a busy 2026, ready to jump right back in.

First up: Makhmudov on April 11. The fight might land in Manchester, but wherever it happens, Fury’s hyped. He’s been stoking the buzz, sharing peeks at his training, and letting fans watch his journey in real time.

So, when he stepped on the scales and saw the number, he didn’t hold back. “Already on weight nine weeks out,” he wrote. “I’m seriously going to smash Arslanbek Makhmudov.” The scale read 18 stone 11 pounds—263 pounds. That’s 18 pounds lighter than he weighed for his second fight with Usyk back in December 2024.

For that rematch, Fury came in at a career-high 281 pounds. He gave Usyk a real challenge, but the judges edged it to the Ukrainian. After those fights, people started raising eyebrows. Even in some training clips, fans and boxing folks worried about how heavy and sluggish he looked.

But now? You can tell he’s grinding. He’s pushing to get back in shape and take another shot at the heavyweight division.

The training setup looks different, too. Fury’s been working with Sugar Hill Steward during his losses to Usyk, but now, it sounds like his dad, John Fury, is stepping in to take charge.

John isn’t shy about it. He wants to make sure Tyson stops obsessing over the technical side and gets his body right. “I am going to be more involved this time,” he said. “And hear this, Tyson’s going to win the heavyweight championship for the third time, and you can bank your fucking money on that!

“He’s not in fantastic shape; that’s bull****. But he will be. Have another look at him, because when I go out in the next week, there will be no more of this internet bull****, every move on the internet. Head down, work, and get a body. Learn to move again. Learn to twist and be awkward. Herky-jerky.

“If it is fat, it matters. Anybody will tell you that. But listen, we know where we are going. I know where he went wrong. I know. And we are going to put it right.”

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