Anthony Joshua lost two close friends in the car crash in Ogun

The boxing world is mourning the loss of Anthony Joshua's close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who tragically passed away in a car crash in Nigeria. The accident occurred on December 29, 2025, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, and Joshua was also involved, sustaining minor injuries.

Sina was Joshua's strength and conditioning coach, while Latz was his personal trainer and a close confidant. The two were more than just team members; they were considered pillars of Joshua's daily life and career. Hours before the accident, Joshua shared a video of himself playing table tennis with Latz, and Sina had posted about their training session.

The crash is believed to have been caused by excessive speed and wrongful overtaking, and investigations are ongoing. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to Joshua and the families of the victims.