Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has broken his silence on the death of his two friends, Sina Ghami (his long-time strength and conditioning coach) and Latif “Latz” Ayodele (his personal trainer and close friend) with a heartfelt tribute.
The incident occurred on December 29, 2025, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, where Joshua was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck. He sustained minor injuries and was hospitalised briefly, while his friends were pronounced dead at the scene.
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In his emotional post on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Joshua expressed deep grief and gratitude for the widespread support shown to the families. He wrote: “Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my brothers. I didn’t even realise how special they are. I’ll just be walking with them and cracking jokes with them, not even knowing God kept me in the presence of great men.”
“100% it’s tough for me, but I know it’s even tougher for their parents. I have a strong mind, and I believe God knows their hearts. May God have mercy on my brothers.”
Speaking with UFC star Kamaru Usman today, the boxer revealed that the reality “still hasn’t sunk in,” saying: “They both passed away. It still hasn’t hit me yet.”
Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele were integral parts of Joshua’s team for many years. Ghami as a sports rehabilitation specialist and co-founder of Evolve Gym, and Ayodele as a dedicated personal trainer who had shared lighthearted moments with Joshua, including a table tennis session posted just hours before the accident.