Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to the two friends he lost in a deadly car crash in Nigeria, and it’s touched hearts everywhere. Joshua suffered a few minor injuries in the accident that occurred near Lagos, Nigeria.
However, AJ suffered much more than that as he tragically lost two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele. Both of them had a tight bond with the heavyweight boxer and were described in a statement as integral members of Anthony’s team.
Joshua has now posted a heartfelt tribute to the two men on social media. He thanked the world for sending love to his brothers and reminded them how special they truly were. Joshua reminisced in the caption of the fun time he had with them, without knowing he was in the presence of great men. Fans are continuing to show their support for AJ during this tough time and sending him even more love following this special tribute.
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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 that God kept me in the presence of great men. 100 per cent 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 🙏🏾” Joshua wrote.
Anthony Joshua Could Retire From Boxing After This Incident
Anthony Joshua deeply feels the loss of two of his close friends. Kevin ‘Latif’ Ayodele was Joshua’s personal trainer, with Sina Ghami being his strength and conditioning coach. The two men meant more to Joshua than simply being his friends and were a pivotal part of his journey in the boxing world.
After losing two of his ‘brothers’ as Joshua described them, it doesn’t look like Joshua will want to get back in the ring once again. Joshua’s uncle recently claimed in an interview that he has told his family that he will not be boxing again.
Joshua is yet to officially announce his decision to retire from professional boxing to the world. However, if he soon does, at 36 years old, he’ll still be looked at as one of the finest to ever step inside the ring. The British Boxer leaves behind a legacy that most might not ever touch.
Joshua Is Currently Healing From His Trauma
Anthony Joshua will need some time to recover from the deep trauma caused by the loss of his two close friends. It’s a heavy loss to bear for anyone, and he looks to be seriously considering retiring from boxing altogether.
Many of his fans are still sending their love to their idol to support him. Even his fierce rivals, such as Jake Paul, would show their support after hearing about the terrible news. Joshua will take his time to announce his decision to retire, and we expect the world to appreciate his talent after it’s done.
Published: Jan 9, 2026 04:08 pm