Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has broken his silence following a deadly car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends and team members.
The accident occurred on Monday, December 29, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. It claimed the lives of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. Joshua sustained minor injuries.
The 36-year-old boxer received treatment at a hospital and was discharged on New Year’s Eve. He returned to the United Kingdom on Saturday.
On Sunday, Joshua shared his first social media post since the incident. He posted a photo with the families of the deceased and captioned it, “My Brother’s Keeper.” The image shows him standing in solidarity with the bereaved families.
Sina and Latz are scheduled for burial later on Sunday.
Reports say the crash happened when Joshua’s SUV, carrying him and three others, hit a stationary truck after suffering brake failure.
Joshua had travelled to Nigeria for a holiday following his recent knockout win over Jake Paul.
He reportedly avoided more serious harm after switching from the front passenger seat to the back shortly before the collision. The move was said to be due to his size blocking the driver’s view.
He sustained a leg fracture but remained in stable condition and did not require emergency intervention.
