Anthony Joshua has finally spoken after a car crash claimed the lives of two people who were very close to him, and his words show just how hard the loss has hit.
In a message shared online, the former heavyweight champion thanked everyone who reached out with love and support, not just to him, but to the families of those who died. He admitted that he didn’t always stop to think about how special his friends were while they were alive. They walked together. They joked. They shared simple moments. Now, those memories mean everything.
Joshua said the pain has been heavy, but he also recognised that nothing compares to what their parents are going through. He described his faith as the one thing holding him steady right now, adding that he believes God knows the hearts of his late friends and that he continues to pray for mercy on their souls.
The tragedy comes at a quiet but uncertain time in Joshua’s career. Questions have already been swirling about his future in boxing, with some reports suggesting he may be thinking about stepping away. While he didn’t speak directly about retirement, his message felt like that of a man slowing down, reflecting on life, faith, and what really matters beyond the ring.
