Anthony Joshua latest news: Boxer pays tribute to friend killed in Nigeria car crash

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has paid tribute to Anthony Joshua’s friends Sina Gami and Latif “Lazi” Ayodele, who died in a car crash in Nigeria.

Gami and Ayodele were killed when the vehicle they were traveling in with Joshua rammed into a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos on Monday.

British heavyweight boxing champion Joshua was injured but is in stable condition and conscious in hospital, according to the Ogun State Government.

Hearn, who has promoted Joshua, 36, since he turned pro after winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics, posted on Instagram: “RIP Latz and Sina. Your energy and loyalty will be sorely missed along with so many other great qualities.”

“Prayers for strength and guidance to all their family, friends and of course AJ during this very difficult time.”

Boxing expert Steve Bangs described them as “a vital part of Anthony Joshua’s machine”.

“They were always with him. He called them his children. They were more than that. They were friends,” he said.

“They may have rigorous jobs, they may be his strength and conditioning coach, his personal trainer, his nutritionist, his nutritionist, but they are close and he loves that close circle.”

The uncle of Anthony Joshua’s close friend and physio Sina Gami, who died in a plane crash in Nigeria, has said his family are “devastated” and described him as “an angel who lives among us”.

Shahryar Rumi told The Times: “Personally, there is no one who is more kind, more generous, more compassionate, more brotherly.

“He helped so many people in every way. Even without knowing them, he knew that if they needed money he would never turn anyone away. If they asked for £500, he would give them £2,000. He was just that kind of angel. The least selfish person I know.”

He added: “Anthony Joshua and Sina are friends. They work together but were just friends at first. Even on this trip, he didn’t want him to be alone, so he went with him.”

Anthony Joshua has been hospitalized after a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his friends, authorities said.

Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele were killed on Monday when the vehicle they were traveling in with Joshua crashed into a stationary truck on a main road near Lagos.

British heavyweight boxer Joshua was injured but was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, Lagos State Information Commissioner Gbenga Omotoso said.

Omotoso released a joint statement with Ogun State on

“Anthony and his mother paid their last respects to his two deceased friends this afternoon at a funeral parlor in Lagos as they prepare for their repatriation later this evening,” the statement said.

Anthony Joshua’s promotional company Matchroom and his agency 258 MGT released a joint statement on Monday night, which read: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the tragic deaths of two close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.

“Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG can confirm that Anthony was injured in the accident and has been taken to hospital for examination and treatment. He is in stable condition and will remain in hospital for observation.

“Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the families and friends of all those affected, and we ask that their privacy be respected at this extremely difficult time. There will be no further comment at this time.”

Retired lightweight world champion Tony Bellew posted on

“I hope he (Joshua) can deal with this over time because there are few things in life more painful than grief.”

Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Alexander Usyk, former British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former world champion Wladimir Klitschko also expressed their condolences.

Klitschko wrote on

“My heart goes out to him and I wish him and his loved ones the best at this difficult time.”

Tyson Fury has expressed his condolences after the death of two of Anthony Joshua’s friends and team-mates in a car crash that left the British boxer injured.

Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele died after the vehicle they were traveling in along with Joshua and another passenger rammed into a stationary truck on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday morning.

Fury, who has been linked with reversing his retirement to fight Joshua in 2026, wrote on Instagram Stories on Tuesday: “This is so sad. May God give them a good bed in heaven.”

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has paid tribute to Anthony Joshua’s friends Sina Gami and Latif “Lazi” Ayodele, who died in a car crash in Nigeria.

Gami and Ayodele were killed when the vehicle they were traveling in with Joshua rammed into a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos on Monday.

British heavyweight boxing champion Joshua was injured but is in stable condition and conscious in hospital, according to the Ogun State Government.

Hearn, who has promoted Joshua, 36, since he turned pro after winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics, posted on Instagram: “RIP Latz and Sina. Your energy and loyalty will be sorely missed along with so many other great qualities.”

“Prayers for strength and guidance to all their family, friends and of course AJ during this very difficult time.”

If you’re reading this, you’ve already seen the title, so let’s get that part out of the way right away: Whether or not Anthony Joshua Never fight again. In fact, nothing is more important than this.

On Monday, the former two-time heavyweight champion of the world Was a passenger in a car accident in Nigeria.Joshua, 36, Survived with only minor injuries But he was visibly dizzy and in pain before being taken to hospital. Along with this surprising, alarming news came something more serious: rumors of two deaths, and as the day unfolded, the rumors took a tragic turn and became reality.

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