Oleksandr Usyk Speaks About Anthony Joshua Following Tragic Car Accident in Nigeria: "I Talked to Him"

Three-division undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk has shared details of private communication with Anthony Joshua. The Ukrainian boxer spoke about the Briton's psychological state following the tragic car crash that occurred at the end of 2025 and claimed the lives of members of his team.

In an exclusive interview for Ready To Fight, Oleksandr Usyk discussed his conversation with the former unified heavyweight champion. Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria in late 2025, which resulted in the deaths of two of his trainers.

– Anthony Joshua is currently going through a difficult emotional period due to the accident in Nigeria and the death of his close friends. In 2022, you also had an emotional breakdown due to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. You even thought about leaving boxing but found the motivation to fight — not only for yourself but for the country. From the perspective of your own experience, what would you say to Anthony as a friend?

– I've already spoken with him. I heard a desire to continue in his voice — for the friends he lost and for the chance to live that the Lord gave him.

Once I spoke with the mother of my fallen comrade, and she told me: "Oleksandr, he would be very proud that you are continuing your work; he will watch you from heaven."

And he, I think, does that. And not just him, but all my loved ones who passed away defending our country. They are my guardian angels who help me in the ring.