Pro boxer Anthony Joshua has broken his silence following a tragic car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his friends and left him hospitalized. The 36-year-old shared two photos on X, accompanied by the caption: “My Brothers Keeper ❤️🪖❤️”. The post was a heartfelt tribute to his friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, who died in the accident.
According to US Weekly, the crash occurred on Monday, December 29, while Joshua was driving along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest highways. The devastating incident not only caused the loss of his close friends but also resulted in injuries to Joshua.
Local police told reporters that Joshua was “fine” after the crash, though he had some minor injuries. Photos shared online showed a shirtless Joshua being pulled from the car. Someone who saw the crash told a Nigerian news outlet that Joshua was “seated behind the driver” when it happened, and there was “another person beside him” in the car.
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Joshua’s friends were more than teammates
Matchroom Boxing later confirmed in a statement on X that the two people who died were Ghami and Ayodele. The statement said, “With profound sadness it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically passed away.”
Joshua went to the hospital after the crash. The statement said, “He is in stable condition and will remain there for observation.” Matchroom Boxing asked for privacy for the families during this difficult time. In the world of sports, athletes often share their most memorable viral moments with fans during difficult times.
Sina Ghami was the founder of Evolve Gym and worked closely with Anthony Joshua on his strength and conditioning. Just last month, Ghami’s social media featured him helping Joshua prepare for his December 19 boxing match against Jake Paul.
Latif Ayodele served as Joshua’s personal trainer and was also a close friend. Joshua’s final post before the crash showed the pair enjoying a game of table tennis together, a small, everyday moment now made all the more poignant in light of the tragedy.
In recent months, many athletes have been using social media to share cryptic or heartfelt messages, allowing them to connect with fans on a more personal level. Joshua’s posts honoring Ghami and Ayodele fit into this trend, giving followers a glimpse into his grief and the deep bonds he had with his friends and trainers.
Published: Jan 5, 2026 04:30 pm