Two close friends and team members of boxer Anthony Joshua, Latif “Latz” Ayodele and Sina Ghami, were confirmed as the two fatalities in a car crash in Nigeria. Joshua, who was a passenger in the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment and observation. The incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway while Joshua was in Nigeria following his recent knockout victory against Jake Paul on December 19th.
Matchroom Boxing and 258 MGT, Joshua's promotional and management companies, released a joint statement confirming the tragic loss and Joshua's injuries. While the Federal Road Safety Corps suggested speeding and an overtaking attempt were contributing factors, Ogun state's police commissioner indicated that a burst tire on Joshua's vehicle may have led to the driver losing control and colliding with a parked truck. Earlier on the day of the crash, Joshua had shared an Instagram story of himself playing table tennis with Ayodele. This incident is likely to impact Joshua's plans for a potential fight in February.
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