Anthony Joshua's Family Struggles After Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria. Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has flown back to the UK after a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, in Nigeria. The 36-year-old boxer was on his way to visit relatives for New Year celebrations when his SUV collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway near Lagos. Joshua's friends were pronounced dead at the scene, while he suffered minor injuries. The boxer had been spending time in Nigeria after his recent victory over American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19th.
Joshua is said to be "shaken" by the incident and has flown back to the UK for medical treatment and to be with his family. His close friends and team members were devastated by the loss of their loved ones, who had been part of Joshua's inner circle for many years. The funerals will take place at a London mosque on Sunday.
Joshua's driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after the incident and has been granted bail of £2,578. The case has been adjourned until January 20th. Joshua, who was born in Watford, has family roots in Sagamu - a town in Ogun state, near the crash site.
The boxer had been spending time in Nigeria to celebrate New Year with his loved ones after his recent victory over American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19th. The incident has sent shockwaves through Joshua's inner circle and he is said to be "shaken" by the loss of his friends.
Joshua is said to be "shaken" by the incident and has flown back to the UK for medical treatment and to be with his family. His close friends and team members were devastated by the loss of their loved ones, who had been part of Joshua's inner circle for many years. The funerals will take place at a London mosque on Sunday.
Joshua's driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after the incident and has been granted bail of £2,578. The case has been adjourned until January 20th. Joshua, who was born in Watford, has family roots in Sagamu - a town in Ogun state, near the crash site.
The boxer had been spending time in Nigeria to celebrate New Year with his loved ones after his recent victory over American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19th. The incident has sent shockwaves through Joshua's inner circle and he is said to be "shaken" by the loss of his friends.
... I'm still trying to process what happened to Anthony Joshua's friends. it's just a reminder that life can change in an instant, you know? 
I'm sure Joshua is still in shock and I hope he gets the help he needs. 
his friends were like part of his fam and now they're gone 
. and poor Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, charged with causing death by dangerous driving... that's a lot of pressure on someone who just lost control for a split second 
. I hope the funeral goes well on Sunday and Joshua gets some peace 
. it's just a really tough time for everyone involved 
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they must've been amazing people if they were part of his crew 
i can imagine how tough this must be for him, losing his best mates like that in an instant 
hope he gets the support he needs, especially during this difficult time 
to anthony joshua and his family during this tough time 
Losing loved ones is never easy, it's a harsh reminder that life can change in an instant. We all go through ups and downs, but sometimes it feels like the world is tipping out of balance. 
. i'm glad he's okay tho, but 2 people died and that's just awful 
. anyway, sending all love & positive vibes to anthony joshua & his family rn 
. Sometimes tragedy strikes, but that doesn't mean our lives have to stop moving forward 
. We need to support each other during these difficult times and be there for those who are struggling 
that's a really sad news... i'm so sorry for Anthony Joshua and his family, losing two close friends in such a tragic way is just heartbreaking. 
. I'm sure the driver is really worried too, got charged with causing death by dangerous driving... that's gotta weigh heavy on his mind 
can't believe latif & sine are gone, anthony must be devastated 
. but its just not fair that adeniyi got charged with causing death by dangerous driving 
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. It also highlights the importance of mental health support for athletes who have been through traumatic experiences like this - Joshua seems shaken and it's essential that he receives the necessary help 
- that's basically a slap on the wrist. I think he should've been charged with something way more serious considering the lives lost 
. Anthony Joshua might be shaken by the incident, but we should be too because it could've happened to him or anyone else on that road 
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