Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has made his first public statement following a fatal car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends and members of his team.
The crash occurred on Monday, December 29, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, killing Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. Joshua sustained minor injuries.
After receiving treatment, the 36-year-old boxer was discharged from hospital on New Year’s Eve and returned to the United Kingdom on Saturday.
On Sunday, Joshua broke his silence with a post across his social media platforms, sharing a photograph of himself standing with the families of the deceased. He captioned the image: “My Brother’s Keeper.”
The photo shows Joshua offering support to the bereaved families as they prepare to lay both victims to rest later on Sunday.
The accident reportedly happened when Joshua’s SUV, carrying the boxer and three others, suffered brake failure and collided with a stationary truck. Joshua narrowly escaped death after switching from the front passenger seat to the back shortly before the crash, a move said to have been prompted by his size obstructing the driver’s view.
Joshua, who had travelled to Nigeria for a holiday following his recent knockout victory over Jake Paul, sustained a leg fracture but was reported to be in stable condition and did not require emergency medical intervention.
