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On December 29, 2025, British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a tragic car accident in Ogun State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of his close friends and coach, Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele. The accident occurred after Joshua and his companions had spent time together playing tennis, when their vehicle collided with a stationary truck. Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Eyewitnesses reported assisting at the scene before emergency services arrived.
The boxing community is mourning the loss of Ghami, who had worked with Joshua for over a decade as a sports rehabilitation coach, and Ayodele, a long-time friend with a football background. In memory of Ayodele, a fundraising effort has raised £37,000 to build a mosque. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences and confirmed that Joshua is responding to treatment. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, with no official statements released by authorities yet.
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