Eddie Hearn Provides Fresh Anthony Joshua Update as AJ Pays Tribute to Lost Friends
Eddie Hearn has provided boxing fans with an update on Anthony Joshua after he was involved in a fatal car crash that saw two of his friends lose their lives.
However, those quotes were later debunked, with a source telling the Daily Mail that the guy has no involvement in Joshua’s career.
Now, though, a man that DOES have a say in Joshua’s career has spoken out, and Hearn has provided a brief update on the situation, how AJ is doing, and what the next steps are.
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Eddie Hearn’s Anthony Joshua Statement in Full
Hearn said: “I think, to be honest, at this stage, it’s definitely a no comment from us. Just because of the respect to Anthony. Obviously with everything he’s been through with the tragic loss of Sina and Latz.
“At the moment, Anthony needs time. Time and privacy. There will be no conversations from us about a career, any moves, what’s next.
“This is a terrible tragedy and Anthony’s going to need his own time, physically and emotionally.
“And at the moment, there’s nothing to discuss or say. Let’s give him his time and pray for him and, of course, all the families involved in this terrible incident.”
Anthony Joshua’s Tragic Car Crash in Nigeria
While out in Nigeria visiting family over the festive period, Anthony Joshua and his two friends were involved in a fatal car crash when the vehicle they were travelling in lost control and collided into a stationary lorry. The two friends sadly passed away at the scene, while AJ only suffered minor injuries.
In the days and weeks that have gone since, it’s emerged that the driver of the vehicle didn’t have a licence, and he has been charged on four counts, which could see him spend the rest of his life in prison if found guilty.
For Joshua, he’s since returned to the UK, but it’s clear that his focus and attention isn’t on boxing at the moment. After defeating Jake Paul in December, it was expected that he would fight again early 2026 before sharing the ring once and for all with Tyson Fury, with September being a possible month for the contest to take place.
However, as Hearn has rightfully said in his fresh statement, boxing has to take a backseat for now while AJ recovers physically and mentally from what happened in Nigeria.
Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Lost Friends
Following on from Hearn’s update on AJ, the heavyweight boxer himself has taken to Instagram to share a beautiful tribute to his two friends that lost their lives in the car crash.
Joshua wrote: “Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my brothers. I didn’t even realise how special they are. I’ll just be walking with them and cracking jokes with them, not even knowing God kept me in the presence of great men. 100% it’s tough for me, but I know it’s even tougher for their parents. I have a strong mind, and I believe God knows their hearts. May God have mercy on my brothers.”
