Anthony Joshua flies again to UK after deadly Nigeria automobile crash | EUROtoday

Anthony Joshua has flown again to the UK after being concerned in a deadly automobile crash in Nigeria that killed two of his shut associates.

Joshua, a passenger within the incident, was taken to hospital after the crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday, which was promptly confirmed to have taken two lives. It was not till later within the day that studies advised the 2 casualties had been Joshua’s private coach Latif “Latz” Ayodele and power coach Sina Ghami.

The former two-time world heavyweight champion, who solely sustained minor accidents, was discharged from a Lagos hospital on Wednesday afternoon and initially stayed in Nigeria to recuperate earlier than flying again to his homeland.

Prosecutors have charged the automobile’s driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, with inflicting dying by harmful driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving with out due care, and driving and not using a legitimate driver’s licence. The case has been adjourned till 20 January.

Joshua’s automobile collided with a truck parked on the aspect of the expressway, based on Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps.

They additionally advised rushing and an overtake try had been accountable for the crash, however Ogun state’s police commissioner later advised ESPN {that a} burst tyre on Joshua’s automobile brought on the motive force to lose management and “swerve into the stationary truck parked along the road”.

Video footage from the aftermath of the crash exhibits Joshua sitting in his mangled SUV, showing dazed and in ache. Ayodele and Ghami had been pronounced lifeless on the scene.

Matchroom, which promotes 36-year-old Joshua, and 258 MGT, his administration firm shared a joint assertion: “With profound sadness, it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, have tragically passed away.

“Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG can confirm that 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.

“Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of all those affected – and we ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time. No further comment will be made at this time.”

The crash got here simply 10 days after Joshua knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a battle in Miami.

The Briton beat Paul in six rounds in his first battle since a knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois in September 2024. It was his twenty ninth win from 33 skilled fights.