Boxer Anthony Joshua is ‘in pain all over his body’ following a car crash that killed two of his friends, it’s been reported.

The boxer is currently in hospital in Nigeria, following the accident that happened on Monday (December 29).

His close friends Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele died instantly in the crash. Anthony was seen screaming in pain as he was helped from the wreckage. Now, it’s been reported that he has broken his silence and shared an update on his condition.

It came after the star’s manager, Eddie Hearn, shared a statement.

Anthony Joshua is said to be shaken up after a car crash in Nigeria (Credit: Splash News)

Anthony Joshua car crash – manager shares statement

Speaking to the Mail, on Monday, Hearn said he’d woken to the news the boxer had been involved in a car accident in Nigeria.

He shared: “I am away on a family holiday and awoke to the news of this incident.  We are trying to contact Anthony and in the meantime we don’t want to speculate on how he is but thankfully he appears okay from what I have seen in the images. We are awaiting more information on what has happened and will update in due course.”

Police in Nigeria also shared a statement: “I can confirm an accident occurred and Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital. A vehicle rammed into a stationary vehicle. Unfortunately, there were two fatalities. Anthony Joshua was treated by first-responders at the scene and then taken to hospital.”

The BBC reported at the time that the heavyweight boxer was “fine”. However, it’s now claimed that he will stay in hospital into the New Year.

‘Badly shaken up’

A friend of the star told the Mail on Monday: “He’s okay but badly shaken up. Nobody knows quite what damage has been done, but was able to escape the wreckage. Others weren’t quite so lucky so it’s been a traumatic ordeal which he’s trying to process.”

Images show the boxer looking dazed in the back of the car. He was also seen sitting in the front seat of an emergency vehicle, speaking to first responders.

Now, according to The Sun, Anthony has spoken about his condition. He is said to have told pals: “I feel pain all over my body.”

Sources claimed he had searing pain in his knees and cried out in agony as he was taken from the wreckage of the Lexus 4×4, but tests revealed no fractures. The star will remain in hospital while medics keep an eye on him and carry out further tests over the next few days.

He is being comforted by his mum as he comes to terms with the loss of his friends, who also worked for him.

Hours before the crash was reported, the boxer uploaded a clip of himself playing table tennis with his friend Latif (Credit: Instagram)

Eyewitnesses rushed to help

It is understood that Anthony Joshua was seated behind the driver, along with another passenger, when the car crash occurred. Four people were inside the Lexus at the time, while his security followed in a separate vehicle.

An eyewitness told Punch newspaper: “It was a two-vehicle convoy: a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person beside him. There was also a passenger sitting beside the driver, making four occupants in the Lexus that crashed. His security detail was in the vehicle behind them before the crash.

“Other eyewitnesses and I began the rescue and flagged down oncoming vehicles to assist. A few minutes after the crash, officials arrived.’

Hours earlier, Anthony posted a video of himself playing table tennis with Latif to social media.

Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing has shared a further statement. It confirmed the boxer “sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment. He is in a stable condition and will remain there for observation.”

ED! has contacted Matchroom Boxing for comment.