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Following the tragic events that unfolded in Nigeria, Anthony Joshua has committed to looking after the families of his two close friends who lost their lives in the accident.
Anthony Joshua was involved in a terrifying collision on a major freeway outside of Lagos, Nigeria. Joshua was sat in the back when the vehicle he was in collided with a stationary truck and took the lives of two of his close friends, who were also part of his team.
Video footage emerged of the heavyweight boxer being helped out of the wreckage, and it was later revealed that he spent two days in hospital with minor injuries. He later returned to the UK to attend the funerals of Sina Ghami, who was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, and Latif Ayodele, who worked as the former heavyweight champion’s personal trainer, at the London Central Mosque.
Joshua took to Instagram to confirm he is committed to providing lifelong support to the families of the two men. Understandably, the 36-year-old has been quiet since the ordeal, but did finally break his silence, posting pictures with bereaved family members on social media.
He posted the caption “My Brothers Keeper” alongside two heart emojis and a military helmet, symbolising protection.
The phrase used is a biblical passage from Genesis 4:9, which highlights his moral obligation to look after his friends’ families.
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A source from Joshua’s camp confirmed to The Sun: “AJ is fiercely loyal to his friends and their families and will be there for them for the rest of their lives.
“He’s had the same team around him for his whole career and that team included Sina and Latz.”
The source continued: “AJ’s Instagram post shows he’ll be there for those they left behind.”
Joshua posted a picture of himself seated alongside the sister of his friend Sina Sanaz, who is holding a picture of her late brother close to her. As well as the mother of both victims, who appear in the same image. Joshua also posted a picture of himself sitting on the floor beside the father of Latif, Alex.
The 36-year-old was traveling to Nigeria with his two friends when the horrendous accident happened. The boxer was rushed to hospital but unfortunately, the two other passengers died instantly.
News has emerged that Joshua was initially sat in the front of the Lexus SUV but was asked to swap with Latif, as the driver struggled to see past the heavyweight’s large frame. The driver has been charged at Sagamu Magistrates’ Court.
