Anthony Joshua Returns to Training After Deadly Road Accident in Nigeria

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has officially made his way back to the gym, marking his first public steps toward recovery following a harrowing road accident that shook the sports world last month.

The 36-year-old British-Nigerian boxer was seen engaging in light workouts and pad sessions just 19 days after the tragic incident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which claimed the lives of two of his most trusted associates.

Taking to his social media, Joshua shared a series of clips showcasing his return to physical activity, including time on an exercise bike and swimming.

He captioned the footage with the phrase “mental strength therapy,” suggesting that his return to the gym is as much about psychological healing as it is about physical fitness.

Other images posted by the fighter included a defiant message, “I am a fighter,” alongside a throwback photo of his legendary 2017 bout with Wladimir Klitschko, signaling his resilience during this dark period.

The accident occurred on December 29, 2025, while Joshua was on holiday in Nigeria. He had recently arrived in the country to celebrate his sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami.

The collision happened when the Lexus SUV he was traveling in reportedly slammed into a stationary truck near the Sagamu interchange.

While Joshua escaped with minor injuries and was discharged from a Lagos hospital on New Year’s Eve, the crash was fatal for his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and his long-time trainer, Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele. Both men were integral parts of his camp and were buried in London earlier this month.

However, as Joshua attempts to find normalcy, the legal fallout from the tragedy continues to unfold in Nigerian courts.

The driver of the vehicle, 47-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, is currently facing several criminal charges, including dangerous driving and operating a vehicle without a valid license.

Meanwhile, during a recent hearing at the Sagamu Magistrate Court, Kayode’s legal team argued that the crash was caused by a sudden mechanical failure of the vehicle’s brakes.