Anthony Joshua statement in full as victims | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua launched a statement, via his staff, confirming the deaths of his staff members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele after a horror car crash in Nigeria. The former two-time world heavyweight champion, 36, was travelling in the back of a black Lexus with his staff when the SUV hit a stationary truck on a busy freeway in Makun, Ogun State.
Joshua suffered minor accidents and was taken to hospital for treatment, while two passengers, now named as Ghami and Ayodele, died. Another passenger was also injured. The Ogun State authorities said that “preliminary reports indicate that two male foreign nationals died on the spot”.
An official spokesperson for Joshua then said in a statement: “It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos Nigeria earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele.
“Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news.”
Matchroom Sport, Joshua’s promoter, also issued a statement that read: “Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier today.
“With profound unhappiness it has been confirmed that two close buddies and staff members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically handed away.
“Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG can confirm that Anthony sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment. He is in a stable condition and will remain there for observation.
“Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the households and buddies of all those affected – and we ask that their privateness is revered at this extremely tough time.
“No further comment will be made at this time.”
Both Ghami and Ayodele labored carefully with Joshua and have been thought to be close buddies.
Ghami was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach for over a decade and also co-founded Evolve Gym in London. He was a certified sports activities and exercise rehabilitator who specialises in musculoskeletal accidents and corrective exercise.
The coach had also labored with gamers in the NFL and NBA.
Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele was Joshua’s personal coach and usually posted about his ardour for fitness on Instagram.
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