Anthony Joshua’s management has issued an official statement following a tragic road accident that left the boxing star hospitalised and resulted in the deaths of two key members of his team. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that Joshua was travelling in a Lexus SUV involved in the crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu.
According to the FRSC, the black Lexus SUV rammed into a stationary red commercial Sinotruck. Five adult males were involved in the accident, with two fatalities recorded, one person injured, and two others escaping unharmed. Joshua was rescued alive and sustained minor injuries, while his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were pronounced dead at the scene. Ghami served as Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, while Ayodele was a trainer within his camp.
In a statement released after the incident, Joshua’s team said, “It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele.” The statement described both men as close friends and vital members of the boxer’s team, adding, “We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news.”
The team also confirmed Joshua’s condition, stating, “Anthony sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment, he is in a stable condition and will remain there for observation.”
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