Decorated boxing star Anthony Joshua is breaking his silence and opening up for the first time since he was involved in a deadly car crash in Nigeria that took place just days before 2025 came to an end. And what he he says is truly heartbreaking.
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As we previously told you, Joshua was pulled from the wreckage of the crash on Dec. 29 after the vehicle he was in smashed into stationary truck. The athlete–who was in his home country to be with family for the holidays–thankfully only walked away with minor injuries. However, two of his longtime training associates and friends coaches Sina Ghami and Kevin “Latz” Ayodele– were pronounced dead as they were inside of the car at the time of the crash. A total of five people were involved and it should be noted that Joshua was not driving the car.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode was allegedly behind the wheel of the car at the time of the crash. He’s since been charged with deadly dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver’s license. Kayode is expected to appear back in court on Jan. 20
Now, in a new post to Instagram, Joshua is finally speaking out about the sudden and sad losses he’s experienced. Posting pictures with the family of the deceased, Joshua simply captioned the photos: “My Brothers Keeper.”
In footage posted from BPI News on TikTok, Joshua could be seen attending the funeral for his friends at a London mosque on Sunday, looking somber and later hugging and consoling others.
In the comments section on social media, many offered kind words and condolences.
“For your boys now. Don’t stop,” wrote one person on Instagram.
“Anthony is telling his best friends that he will take care of their mothers for life just like his own mother …..true brother,” said another.
“I pray AJ pulls through this heart ache only he know what he is going through,” one user said in part on TikTok.
Added another: “Just want to give Anthony Joshua a big Hug and I’m really sorry for your friends passing rest in peace.”
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