Boxer Anthony Joshua has broken his silence following a tragic SUV crash in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two of his close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. Joshua was a passenger in the vehicle when it collided with a stationary lorry near Lagos. While Joshua sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized for several days, his two friends perished in the accident.
An inquiry has been opened, with initial investigations suggesting the SUV Joshua was traveling in was speeding when a front tire burst, leading to a loss of control and the subsequent collision. The driver of the lorry is reportedly being sought by police after leaving the scene. Joshua posted a tribute on Instagram, "My Brothers Keeper," accompanied by a photo of himself with his deceased friends. Funerals for Ayodele and Ghami are taking place in London. Joshua and his mother visited a funeral parlor to pay their respects before the bodies were flown back to the UK.
The driver of the SUV is expected to face charges for reckless driving, with a charging decision anticipated within 48 hours, though a bank holiday may cause delays. This incident follows Joshua's recent knockout victory over Jake Paul and casts uncertainty over his upcoming boxing matches, including a potential fight with Tyson Fury.