Anthony Joshua’s uncle has revealed that the former world champion has shared his intentions to retire after a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of two close friends. The incident occurred when Joshua was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway near Lagos, Nigeria. The two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, lost their lives in the crash, and their funeral took place at a mosque in London.
Following the accident, Joshua posted on Instagram before attending the funerals, expressing his grief and solidarity with the families of the deceased. Reports suggest that Joshua has made a private decision to retire from boxing, citing emotional strain and trauma associated with his fights. Despite these claims, Joshua has not officially announced his retirement.
The driver of the vehicle, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged in connection with the crash, facing charges of causing death by dangerous driving and other offenses. Joshua, who received hospital treatment and was discharged, has returned to the UK. Eyewitnesses described the shocking aftermath of the crash, including the fortunate seat change that potentially saved Joshua’s life.
Amidst speculations about his retirement, Joshua’s recent boxing career highlights, including victories and setbacks, have been revisited. The boxing community is awaiting Joshua’s official decision on his future in the sport. REACH and its partners use cookies and identifiers to enhance user experience and provide personalized advertising, with options to opt-out available.