Tyson Fury has paid tribute to Anthony Joshua and the two victims who lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Nigeria involving the former heavyweight champion.
Fury, a former world heavyweight title holder and a potential opponent for Joshua later this year, shared a message on his Instagram story expressing condolences following the crash. The accident claimed the lives of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, both close associates of Joshua.
Referring to the deceased, Fury wrote: “This is so sad. May God give them a good bed in heaven.”
The crash occurred when a Lexus SUV reportedly collided at high speed with a stationary truck on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, a major highway often described by local media as one of Nigeria’s most dangerous roads. Joshua, who was a passenger in the vehicle, sustained injuries and was taken to hospital, where he is said to be in stable condition.
Fury also reposted a lengthy interview clip of Joshua reflecting on life, death and its meaning, while acknowledging the fragility of life. The British boxer used the moment to issue a broader road safety message, urging young people to be more cautious.
“Young people, it’s a stark reminder you’ve got to start paying attention,” Fury said. “When driving a vehicle you’ve got to be on clock at all times. Life is most fragile when you’re enjoying yourself the most.”
He added that drivers must avoid speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, stressing that such behaviour often leads to tragic consequences.
Fury’s father, John Fury, also offered words of encouragement in a separate Instagram video, telling Joshua: “You’ve got a guardian angel, my friend. God has his arms wrapped around you.”
Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps later confirmed that preliminary investigations indicated the crash occurred during an overtaking manoeuvre and involved excessive speed, describing both as major contributors to fatal road accidents on Nigerian highways.
Joshua remains under medical care as investigations continue, while tributes continue to pour in for Ayodele and Ghami, who were described as key members of “Team AJ” and integral to the boxer’s career.
