Anthony Joshua points first public replace after deadly Nigeria automobile crash | EUROtoday

Anthony Joshua has posted his first public replace since being left injured in a deadly automobile crash in Nigeria, which tragically killed two of his mates and workforce members.

‘AJ’ has returned to the UK forward of the funerals for shut mates Sina Ghami, who served as a power and conditioning coach, and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, who was additionally concerned in his coaching workforce.

Both males died after their automobile collided with a stationary truck on a significant highway close to Lagos on Monday.

Joshua was left in agony after being hauled out of the automobile after which obtained hospital remedy earlier than being discharged on Wednesday.

And the previous two-time unified world heavyweight champion has now posted two photographs on Instagram on Sunday with the caption: ‘My Brothers Keeper’.

Joshua may be seen sitting alongside his mom and three different girls, with one holding {a photograph} of Ghami.

On Friday, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, who was driving the automobile with Joshua as a passenger, had been charged over the crash on the Sagamu Magistrate Court.

Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps urged dashing and an overtake try had been guilty for the crash, however Ogun state’s police commissioner later informed ESPN {that a} burst tyre on Joshua’s automobile triggered the motive force to lose management and “swerve into the stationary truck parked along the road”.

Joshua, who was born in Watford to Nigerian mother and father, was on vacation within the African nation following his sixth-round knockout win over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami on December 19.

Plans had been made for Joshua to battle once more in February, doubtless in Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh Season boss Turki Alalshikh proposing a future battle in 2026 towards long-tim British rival Tyson Fury.

Fury has since confirmed his return to boxing, following his retirement in 2024 after back-to-back defeats to former undisputed heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk, who additionally beat Joshua twice.

Posting on Instagram, Fury mentioned: “2026 is that year. Return of the mac. Been away for a while but I’m back now, 37 years old and still punching. Nothing better to do than punch men in the face and get paid for it.”

The former world champion additionally reached out to Joshua and paid his respect to Ghami and Ayodele.

“This is so sad,” wrote Fury, whereas sharing a submit about Joshua’s late teammates. “May god give them a good bed in heaven.”

Fury later shared a video interview involving Joshua from earlier this 12 months, including: “thoughts & prayers with AJ and the families who have lost.”

PA contributed to this report