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Some Anthony Joshuaof rivals have sent messages and paid tribute to the boxer two of his late friendsafter the trio Fatal car accident on Monday.
Joshua taken to Nigerian hospital His strength coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele lost their lives after suffering minor injuries in an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan highway.
Just 10 days after the accident, former two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua Knockout YouTube star Jake Paul in professional boxing The game takes place in Miami.
Joshua, 36, has yet to comment on the matter, but some of his old rivals have publicly reached out – both as bitter and friendly rivals.
even Tyson FuryThe man, who has had a years-long feud with Joshua and has also been linked with a long-awaited fight with ‘AJ’ in 2026, paid tribute to both Gami and Ayodele.
“This is so sad,” Fury wrote on Instagram Stories, sharing a post about Joshua’s late teammate. “May God grant them a good bed in heaven.”
One of Joshua’s friendlier enemies, Wladimir Klitschkowrote on
“My heart goes out to him and I wish him and his loved ones the best during this difficult time. @anthonyjoshua.”
Joshua defeated the Ukrainian superstar at Wembley Stadium in 2017 in perhaps the most iconic victory of the Englishman’s career.
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Meanwhile, Jarrell Miller’s nemesis also expressed support. “We are not friends, but as [a] My heart goes out to you as warriors and humans. ” the American wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“Praying for you, your friends and family. I wish you well. Life is for [sic] Short. “
Joshua was originally scheduled to face Miller at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2019, AJ’s U.S. debut. However, after a painful build-up, Miller was pulled from the game after failing a drug test. He was replaced by Andy Ruiz Jr., who was known for causing huge upsets and preventing Joshua from taking the unified world title from him.
Otto Wallin, who Joshua blocked in 2023, wrote on Instagram: “Condolences to the victims of this tragic accident.”
Fury’s promoter Frank Warren also commented on the incident, writing on Twitter: “Our thoughts and prayers are with AJ and the family of those affected by this horrific accident today.”
Retired super lightweight champion Amir Khan, with whom Joshua had a unique long-distance feud, also weighed in on the discussion. He wrote on
“May Allah grant strength to their families and may Allah grant them the highest status in Jinnah. Also wish AJ a speedy recovery.”
After beating Paul, Joshua will reportedly fight a quick turnaround in February before clashing with compatriot Fury later in 2026. However, Monday’s incident February fight almost certainly ruled out For an Olympic gold medalist.