British former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to training at the gym as part of his recovery following a devastating car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends and members of his boxing team.
The incident occurred on December 29, 2025, when the Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and his entourage collided with a stationary truck on a busy road near Lagos, Nigeria. The crash tragically killed strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele, both of whom were close to Joshua.
Joshua, 36, sustained injuries in the collision but was discharged from hospital two days later and allowed to recuperate at home. Since then, he has shared footage of himself working out; hitting pads, riding a stationary bike, and engaging in other exercises with one clip captioned “mental strength therapy.”
The workout videos mark Joshua’s first public return to training amid a period of intense emotional and physical recovery. The sessions appear to be part of his effort not just to regain fitness, but also to cope with the emotional aftermath of losing two close members of his team.
The boxer, who has Nigerian roots and was in the country on holiday following his recent win over Jake Paul in Miami, has been supported by promoter Eddie Hearn, who emphasized that discussions about Joshua’s boxing future will be postponed until he is ready physically and mentally.
Hearn has publicly stated that, while he believes Joshua will return to the ring eventually, the timing of any future fights is not being rushed. The former champion is being given space to grieve and to decide his next steps at his own pace.