Anthony Joshua has broken his silence after being involved in a devastating car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends and team members. The former heavyweight champion, who was on holiday following his recent victory over YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul, issued an emotional update on social media.
Joshua posted a heartfelt message with two photographs, one of which showed him seated alongside his mother and three other women, including his late strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami, whose passing was particularly poignant. The boxer's caption "My Brothers Keeper" conveyed the depth of his grief.
As news of the accident spread, authorities have taken action, with Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver who was behind the wheel at the time of the crash, being charged over the incident at a court in Ogun state. Joshua himself suffered minor injuries and has since been discharged from hospital before embarking on his journey back to the UK for the funerals of Ghami and fellow trainer Latif Ayodele.
Joshua's return home marks a poignant end to what is a dark period for the boxer, as he navigates this unimaginable tragedy.
Joshua posted a heartfelt message with two photographs, one of which showed him seated alongside his mother and three other women, including his late strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami, whose passing was particularly poignant. The boxer's caption "My Brothers Keeper" conveyed the depth of his grief.
As news of the accident spread, authorities have taken action, with Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver who was behind the wheel at the time of the crash, being charged over the incident at a court in Ogun state. Joshua himself suffered minor injuries and has since been discharged from hospital before embarking on his journey back to the UK for the funerals of Ghami and fellow trainer Latif Ayodele.
Joshua's return home marks a poignant end to what is a dark period for the boxer, as he navigates this unimaginable tragedy.
just saw Anthony Joshua's post about the car crash in Nigeria... poor guy is really struggling right now 
his message was so emotional and heartfelt, it's clear he's still reeling from the loss of those two friends and team members... I feel for him, it's a huge blow to someone who's already experienced some high-profile setbacks 
minor injuries vs losing loved ones, that's just devastating 
. I mean, who drives recklessly in Nigeria? That Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode should've been focused on getting his team to the fight, not speedin' down the highway with his eyes on his phone 
. And Joshua's got the scars to prove it...literally 
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. We gotta ask ourselves: what systemic issues are at play here? Is Nigeria's traffic infrastructure a priority? Are there enough resources being dedicated to road safety? These are questions we should be havin' conversations about, not just feelin' sorry for the victims.
. How many of these young athletes have died behind the wheel?! It's time to start takin' action, folks – we need to talk about accountability and responsibility in our sports communities 
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anyway, glad to hear he's okay and that authorities are taking action about the car crash 
. It's also a testament to the power of human connection, as evidenced by the outpouring of support for him from fans around the world 
. The investigation into the accident has led to accountability, which is essential in such tragic situations 
. Ultimately, this experience will undoubtedly shape Joshua's perspective on life and his approach to his craft, leading to a renewed sense of purpose and focus 
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It shows how much he values those close to him. The authorities are doing the right thing by taking action, but I hope Joshua gets the support he needs during this time... 
. I mean, can you even imagine what he's going through? Losing people like that is just devastating... 
but seriously this is just heartbreaking... my condolences to him and his fam 
. I hope his journey back to the UK is a bit easier after dealing with all this 
Joshua's update on social media was so emotional, I'm sure he's still trying to process what happened. Sina Ghami's passing is a huge loss for him & his boxing career 
two guys die man that's crazy can u imagine being in his shoes right now? i mean, we thought he was just out there boxing and getting paid lol but nah, life is serious fam 
anyway, hope Josh gets thru this one, needs some tough guys around him now 
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... showed some pictures of himself with his mom and other women who were close to the people he lost 
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. Joshua himself had minor injuries and is okay now 
It's heartbreaking that he lost people close to him in the accident - his strength coach and a friend...it's just so much for anyone to deal with. And Joshua himself got away with minor injuries? That's gotta be really tough on him, especially after seeing those photos of his team members. 
...like get over it Josh, you're fine 
. I mean, I know losing friends is super painful, but he's a boxer, not a victim 
. And what's up with the "My Brothers Keeper" caption? Is that supposed to be deep or something? 
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. and poor Adeniyi Kayode, charging over this? i hope justice is served for their families