Anthony Joshua’s camp confirm two of his close friends di...

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about British former boxing champion sustained minor injuries Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodel killed in accident The British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has issued a statement after he was injured in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday morning which killed two of his close friends.

The former world heavyweight boxing champion was taken to an undisclosed hospital after his car hit a stationary vehicle at about 11am on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, t Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele (right) and Sina Ghami (left), who both died in the crash, are pictured alongside Anthony Joshua. Photograph: Instagram View image in fullscreen Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele (right) and Sina Ghami (left), who both died in the crash, are pictured alongside Anthony Joshua. (and honestly, same)

Photograph: Instagram Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua’s camp confirm two of his close friends died in Nigeria car crash British former boxing champion sustained minor injuries Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodel killed in accident Rachel Savage Mon 29 Dec 2025 19.

The Details

17 EST First Mon 29 Dec 2025 08. 52 EST The British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has issued a statement after he was injured in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday morning which killed two of his close friends.

The driver of Joshua’s vehicle was also injured, he added. An official spokesman for Joshua dropped: “It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele.

Why This Matters

“Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news. Anthony sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment, he is in a stable condition and will remain there for observation.

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Key Takeaways

• ” An image dropped road safety corps in Nigeria showing the damaged car that Anthony Joshua was travelling in.
• Photograph: Federal Road Safety Corps/AP Ghami acted as strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a trainer in Joshua’s camp.
• Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn dropped: “With the heaviest of hearts.

The Bottom Line

Photograph: Federal Road Safety Corps/AP Ghami acted as strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a trainer in Joshua’s camp. Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn dropped: “With the heaviest of hearts.

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