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Anthony Joshua Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Late Friends And Trainers

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British boxing star Anthony Joshua has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his close friends and trainers, following funeral ceremonies in their honour. The late Abdul “Latz” Ayodele and Sina Ghami, Joshua’s personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach, died in a car crash on the Lagos‑Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025. Joshua survived the accident with minor injuries and was later discharged from hospital. In a touching social media post, Joshua shared a black-and-white image of the two men smiling from heaven and 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.” The tribute highlights the profound bond Joshua had with the deceased, who played vital roles in both his personal life and boxing career. Fans and fellow athletes have poured in messages of support as Joshua grieves the loss of two men who were key to his journey inside and outside the ring. Through his post, Joshua not only mourns his friends but also honours their memory, acknowledging the love, guidance, and laughter they shared with him.

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Anthony Joshua Recalls Losing Two Close Friends in Fatal Lagos Car Crash

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has opened up about the heartbreaking deaths of two close friends in a car crash during an emotional chat with UFC star Kamaru Usman. The conversation, shared in a YouTube video by Usman on Wednesday, took place while Joshua was recovering from injuries sustained in the accident, ahead of an MMA event in Lagos on December 30. Joshua survived a crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on December 29 that claimed the lives of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. He was pulled from the wreckage and treated at Duchess International Hospital. In the video, Joshua is seen lying in a hospital treatment room with bandages on his head and torso as he spoke candidly to Usman about the tragedy. He admitted the loss had not fully sunk in. After his discharge, Joshua returned to the United Kingdom. When Usman asked if Ghami and Ayodele had been seated in the front of the black Lexus during the crash, Joshua responded, “One was in the front and one was behind him, on the right side. They both passed away. It still hasn’t sunk in. It still hasn’t hit me yet.” Usman expressed his sympathy: “I’m sorry for that, man. You scared the world, I’ll tell you that right now.” Joshua reflected, “Life is short, man. Life is short. And now look, I get to speak with you for the first time.” Usman replied, “I know. It’s a funny way of how things move, you know? We thank God.” “You scared the world. It’s crazy because, obviously, we deal with the haters and all the bull**** every time, and it sucks that it takes something serious like this to really see how many people have their eyes on you,” Usman added.

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Anthony Joshua Considers Retirement Over Fatal Car Crash

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is weighing the option of stepping away from boxing following the tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members. The 36-year-old boxer reportedly shared his decision privately with family members after surviving the crash, which occurred near Lagos last week. Speaking during a visit to the family residence in Sagamu on Monday, Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, revealed that the development has brought relief to the family. “The major thing there is that he has retired from boxing. That is one thing that makes us glad because each time he’s fighting in the ring, we are always carried away emotionally,” he told The Punch. “Each time he’s knocked down, it is just like the heart is coming out of our chest. All these emotional feelings whenever he’s fighting, it’s too much trauma for us, also. Now that he has said that he’s leaving while the ovation is highest, we are happy.” When asked if Joshua had directly informed the family of his decision, his uncle responded in the affirmative. Beyond his future in the sport, Joshua has also pledged to support the families of the victims of the crash, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, for life. He ended days of silence on Sunday by sharing photos with the bereaved families on Instagram.

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Lizzy Anjorin Blames Anthony Joshua’s Mother Over Fatal Nigerian Car Crash

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has criticized Anthony Joshua’s mother over the tragic car accident that nearly claimed the boxer’s life during his visit to Nigeria. In a video, Anjorin questioned the decision to allow the 36-year-old heavyweight champion to travel to his hometown for the festivities, suggesting it exposed him to unnecessary danger. She argued that Joshua should have stayed in safer areas such as Lekki or Ikoyi. “Anthony Joshua’s mother is to blame. She didn’t put her son in a better place like Lekki or Ikoyi, she watched him go back to his village for the festivities. What reasonable mother would watch her son go back to that kind of place? Why couldn’t she put him somewhere like Ikoyi or Banana Island?” she said. The accident, which took place in Ogun State, tragically claimed the lives of two of Joshua’s close friends. “Anthony Joshua’s mother is at fault, she watched him go back to his village for the festivities not somewhere like Ikoyi or banana island. What reasonable mother would do that?” 🤦🏽‍♂️🙆🏿‍♂️ -Lizzy Anjorin comes for Anthony Joshua mother pic.twitter.com/1wV0mzZ1mx — HO🅿️E (@hopefortv) January 4, 2026

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Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Friends Lost in Fatal Nigerian Car Crash

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Anthony Joshua has made his first public post since a tragic car accident in Nigeria left two of his close friends dead. The 36-year-old former two-time heavyweight champion was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major Lagos expressway. The crash claimed the lives of his teammates Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, whose funerals were held at a London mosque on Sunday. Joshua suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized, but he was discharged on Wednesday and returned to the UK over the weekend. On Sunday, he shared two photos on Instagram. One image shows him sitting with his mother and three women, one holding a picture of Ghami, captioned: “My Brothers Keeper.” The vehicle’s driver, 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, appeared in Sagamu Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges including causing death by dangerous driving, according to police sources.

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Anthony Joshua Returns To UK After Fatal Car Crash Claims Two Close Friends

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom after a tragic road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and members of his team. The fatal crash occurred on Monday, December 29, when the Lexus SUV Joshua was travelling in collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Makun. The boxer sustained minor injuries and was treated in hospital before being discharged on New Year’s Eve. A BBC report later confirmed that he has since flown back to the UK. Two passengers in the vehicle, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, lost their lives in the collision. Their funerals are scheduled to take place on Sunday at the London Central Mosque, according to Sky Sports. The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, has been charged by the Ogun State Police Command with causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid licence. He was granted bail in the sum of N5 million, with the case adjourned until January 20 pending the fulfilment of bail conditions. Kayode’s 19-year-old son, Ifeoluwa Adeniyi, has defended his father, claiming the crash was caused by brake failure and an illegally parked truck. He insisted his father was not speeding at the time of the accident and described him as an experienced and careful driver. Kayode’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, revealed that Joshua narrowly escaped death after changing seats shortly before the crash. According to him, Joshua initially sat in the front passenger seat but was asked to move to the back so the driver could have a clearer view of the wing mirror. Latif Ayodele later took the front seat. Joshua was reportedly travelling to Sagamu to visit relatives for New Year celebrations when the accident occurred, just 10 days after his knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed appreciation to the public for their prayers and support and thanked President Bola Tinubu for his intervention. Both state governments also commiserated with the families of the deceased, describing the incident as deeply painful and unfortunate. Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are still ongoing.

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Anthony Joshua Escapes Death After Seat Swap Before Fatal Crash That Killed Two Friends

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Anthony Joshua narrowly avoided death in a car crash that killed two of his friends after a last-minute seat swap, UK’s Daily Mail reports. The former world heavyweight boxing champion, 36, had initially been seated in the front of his SUV but moved to the back shortly before the crash. The accident claimed the lives of Sani Ghami and Latif Adeyole, who had just arrived in Nigeria for a holiday. Joshua’s driver, 47-year-old Kayode Adeniyi, appeared in court on Friday and denied all charges, including dangerous driving. Wearing a black Muslim kaftan, Adeniyi pleaded not guilty, maintaining that brake failure caused the accident. He has driven Joshua for over three years and was granted bail, later escorted to Sagamu Correctional Centre for paperwork. Adeniyi’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, told the Daily Mail, “My client has pleaded not guilty and what happened was an accident. He says the brakes did not work. When the journey started in Lagos, Anthony was sitting in the front seat, but the driver asked him to move behind because he couldn’t see the wing mirror properly.” The report notes that one of Joshua’s friends later swapped seats with him—the side of the SUV that was hit during the crash. Outside court, Adeniyi’s family expressed their distress. His 19-year-old son, Ifeoluwa, said, “The family is very upset by what’s happened and we are sorry for the deaths of the two people. Dad is not a fast driver; he was following the speed limit. The brakes failed, and he tried to swerve to avoid a truck parked illegally by the side of the road but couldn’t avoid it. He’s been driving for Anthony for three years and is a good driver. If the truck hadn’t been parked there, this wouldn’t have happened.” The tragic incident occurred just minutes after the group had been picked up from the airport and were on their way to visit Joshua’s family in Sagamu.

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Anthony Joshua’s Driver Arraigned For Manslaughter Over Fatal Ogun Highway Crash

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Kayode Adeniyi, the driver of two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, has been arraigned at an Ogun State High Court in Sagamu over manslaughter, reckless driving, and related charges following a deadly road accident. The 47-year-old was behind the wheel when the crash occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, on a busy highway in Makun. The accident involved a collision with a stationary truck. Two of Joshua’s companions, Latif Ayodele and Sina Gami, died from injuries sustained in the crash, while Joshua suffered minor injuries and has since been discharged from the hospital. Adeniyi was first arrested and questioned at Eleweran Police Station before being charged in court. The driver has received support from some quarters. Menzie Abia defended Adeniyi, noting that he has been Joshua’s driver in Nigeria for years without incident. Abia criticized government negligence, pointing to poorly marked highways and lack of traffic signs as contributing factors, and said, “The government is about to use him to save face and obscure her incompetence.” A police source confirmed that Adeniyi is currently in court, with further updates expected as the case progresses. The remains of Joshua’s friends have been returned to their families for burial, while the boxer continues to recover and mourn the loss of his companions.

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