Anthony Joshua narrowly escaped tragedy by changing seats just before a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends. The incident occurred on Monday, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of Joshua’s companions while the boxer sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized. The driver of the vehicle has been accused of causing death by dangerous driving, with claims that the brakes malfunctioned.
Reports indicate that the journey began in Lagos, where Joshua initially sat in the front seat but later switched places at the driver’s request. This decision was made to improve visibility for the driver due to Joshua’s size. Details reveal that another passenger, Latif, also changed seats during the journey.
Following the accident, the driver, identified as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was charged with several offenses, including causing death by dangerous driving. The Ogun State Police Command provided an official statement confirming the charges against Kayode and the court proceedings set for January 20.
Anthony Joshua, a renowned boxer born to Nigerian parents in Watford, was on vacation in Nigeria after a recent victory over Jake Paul in Miami. His friends who tragically lost their lives, Ghami and Ayodele, were integral parts of his inner circle, serving as his strength and conditioning coach and trainer, respectively.
Various figures from the boxing world, including promoter Eddie Hearn and champions like Tony Bellew, Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, and Wladimir Klitschko, have expressed their condolences to Joshua and the families of the deceased individuals.
Joshua has been discharged from the hospital and is yet to publicly address the accident. He was declared fit to recover at home by authorities in Lagos state, where he and his mother paid their respects to the departed friends at a funeral home.
As investigations continue into the tragic incident, the boxing community mourns the loss of two valuable members, while Joshua focuses on healing and processing the events that unfolded.