Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for the first time since the December 29, 2025 car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.
Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries in the accident near Lagos and had earlier paid tribute on social media to his fallen friends, strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and trainer Latif Ayodele.
A video shared on Snapchat showed Joshua riding a stationary bike and hitting pads, signaling the start of his gradual return to training and preparation for a future comeback in boxing.
Promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports that Joshua would take the time he needs to recover fully: “He will need his time physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually before he decides on his future.
”I do think he will want to return to boxing, but that will be his decision when the time is right,” Hearn said.
This marks a hopeful step in Joshua’s journey to healing and potentially resuming his boxing career after the tragic loss.
