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Anthony Joshua Mourns Friends Killed in Nigeria Crash
Anthony Joshua, a famous boxer, was in a bad car accident in Nigeria.
Two of his close friends and trainers, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, died in the crash.
Anthony was hurt but not badly.
His family says he has decided to stop boxing because of how sad and scary the accident was.
There is no official statement yet, but many people in the boxing world are surprised and worried about what this means for his career.
Anthony's last fight was against Jake Paul, and he was supposed to fight Tyson Fury next.
Now, everyone is waiting to see if he will change his mind.
The driver of the car has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami.
Joshua suffered minor injuries and returned to England after being discharged from the hospital.
Joshua paid tribute to his friends, calling them 'brothers' and 'great men'.
The driver of the vehicle, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Joshua's family claims he has retired from boxing, but there is no official confirmation from his team.
- Who
- Anthony Joshua, Latif Ayodele, Sina Ghami, and Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode
- What
- A car crash in Nigeria that killed two of Joshua's aides
- Where
- Near Lagos, Nigeria
- When
- December 29, 2025
- Why
- The driver was charged with dangerous driving causing death
Joshua's Family
Joshua's Team
Retirement
Joshua's Family
Joshua has retired from boxing due to the emotional toll of the crash.
Joshua's Team
No official confirmation has been made by Joshua or his team.
Key facts
- Anthony Joshua
- Former heavyweight boxing champion
- Car Crash
- Occurred on December 29, 2025, near Lagos, Nigeria
- Victims
- Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami
- Joshua's Condition
- Minor injuries, discharged from hospital
- Driver Charged
- Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, with dangerous driving causing death
- Family Statement
- Claims Joshua has retired from boxing
- Official Confirmation
- None yet from Joshua or his team
- Last Bout
- December 19, 2025, against Jake Paul
Quotes
Anthony Joshua
Former world heavyweight champion and close friend of the deceased.
“Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my brothers.”
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“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.”
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Sources
Anthony Joshua Shares Raw Tribute After Lagos Tragedy: 'May God Have Mercy on My Brothers'
Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car accident: 'God kept me in the presence of great men'
