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Anthony Joshua Posts Tearful Tribute, Vows to Support Families After Fatal Nigeria Crash

Joshua speaks on camera for the first time since the Dec. 29 Nigeria crash that killed Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.

Overview

  • In a six‑minute video, Joshua called the two men his brothers, said “the mission must go on,” and pledged to help their families achieve the goals they discussed.
  • The former heavyweight champion sustained minor injuries in the collision and has resumed light training, with his future in boxing yet to be decided as his promoter urges patience.
  • Ayodele, Joshua’s personal trainer, and Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, were both 36, and a joint funeral was held at a London mosque on January 4.
  • Nigerian authorities have charged driver Kayode Adeniyi with causing death by dangerous driving and related offenses, while the defense argues mechanical failure; court proceedings continue.
  • The SUV carrying Joshua and his team struck a stationary truck on the LagosIbadan expressway, with reports indicating Joshua had moved from the front passenger seat to the rear shortly before impact.