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Anthony Joshua Pays Emotional Tribute to Friends Killed in Tragic Car Crash
British boxing star Anthony Joshua has been left heartbroken after a tragic car accident in Nigeria claimed the lives of two of his closest friends and team members. After being discharged from a Lagos hospital where he was treated for injuries, Joshua made a poignant public tribute to those he lost.
On Monday, December 29, 2025, Joshua was involved in a serious collision on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway when the SUV he was travelling in hit a stationary truck. While Joshua survived with minor injuries, two of his companions, strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and longtime personal trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were killed in the crash. Authorities in Nigeria confirmed the tragic deaths and released Joshua from hospital care on Wednesday.
Following his release, Joshua — accompanied by his mother — visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay his respects as the bodies of his fallen friends were prepared for repatriation to the United Kingdom. In a solemn moment, he honoured their memory, demonstrating his deep grief and the strong bond he shared with them.
Those who died were more than just members of Joshua’s training camp. Ghani had worked with Joshua as his strength and conditioning coach for more than a decade, and Ayodele was a trusted friend and trainer, part of the inner circle that supported him both inside and outside the ring. Their sudden loss has reverberated through the boxing community.
Tributes From the Boxing World
Messages of sympathy have poured in from across the sport. Promoter Eddie Hearn shared his condolences on social media, writing:
“Rest in peace Latz and Sina. Your energy and loyalty among so many other great qualities will be deeply missed.”
He added prayers and strength for the families of the deceased and for Joshua in this difficult time.
Fellow heavyweights, including Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and former world champion Wladimir Klitschko, also publicly offered their sympathies, recognising the tragic impact of the loss and extending support to Joshua and the families affected.
A Personal and Professional Loss
The crash comes just weeks after Joshua’s impressive knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami — a high point in his career that now all but contrasts with this devastating personal loss. For Joshua, the two men who died were not just colleagues: they were friends and loyal members of his support team.
As Joshua begins his recovery and honours the legacy of his late friends, the boxing world continues to rally around him — while also mourning the lives of Ghami and Ayodele, whose contributions to the sport and to Joshua’s career will not be forgotten.
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