Anthony Joshua’s management team has broken its silence following the fatal road accident that left the Nigerian-British boxing star hospitalised and claimed the lives of two of his closest associates.
The crash occurred on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu, Ogun State, while Joshua was travelling in a black Lexus SUV.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the Lexus SUV, with registration number KRD 850 HN (private), rammed into a stationary red commercial Sinotruck with an unknown registration number.
According to the FRSC, five adult males were involved in the accident. Two persons were confirmed dead at the scene, one sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt.
Joshua was rescued alive and sustained minor injuries. However, two of his close friends and key members of his boxing camp—Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele—were killed in the crash.
Ghami was Anthony Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, while Ayodele served as a trainer within the boxer’s camp.
In a statement released after the incident, Joshua’s team confirmed the deaths and appealed for privacy for the bereaved families.
“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 said.
“Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news,” it added.
The team also provided an update on the boxer’s condition, stating that Joshua sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital for medical checks and treatment.
“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,” the statement said.
