For the first time since the tragic collision that claimed the lives of two of his friends, Anthony Joshua is speaking up. He acknowledges that losing Sina Ghami and Kevin “Latif” Ayodele has been difficult for him.
On Thursday, the former heavyweight champion broke his silence on social media and thanked everyone who loved and supported Ghami and Ayodele, whom he described as “truly special people.”
Joshua stated:
“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.”
On December 29, 2025, Ghami and Ayodele perished after the Lexus SUV they were in with Joshua collided with a parked truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria.
AJ barely sustained minor wounds. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus, was allegedly charged with reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, dangerous driving, and driving without a valid driver’s license.
Joshua attended the memorial services for Ghami and Ayodele earlier this week. Since the incident, there have been retirement rumors circulating, but Joshua has not yet addressed his future career.
