The accident occurred on December 29, 2025, when an SUV carrying Joshua and his team collided with a stationary truck. While Joshua sustained only minor injuries, his friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele tragically lost their lives.

In a heartfelt video shared on social media, Joshua reflected on the profound loss and thanked fans for their overwhelming support.

“The last time I spoke to you guys was in Miami. We had so many plans to wrap up 2025… We went home to see our families and everything got flipped on its head. That was such an unforeseen circumstance that was out of all of our control,” he said.

Joshua described the bond he shared with Ghami and Ayodele as far deeper than friendship or business.

“They were my brothers, my friends, first and foremost. Then we became business partners, hustlers, generals, everything. We became housemates, living together… You think I’m the big guy, but I was walking with giants. Protected.”

The boxer also addressed the challenges of speaking about grief publicly, acknowledging the scrutiny that comes with being in the public eye.

“I’m not going to sit here and show all of my emotions. I know in today’s day and age it’s easy to analyse people and pass judgment, but I know what I thought, and I know how I feel.”

Joshua vowed to honour his late friends by supporting their families and ensuring their goals are remembered and pursued.

“My goal is to help their families and to help them achieve their goals, even though they may not be here in the physical. I’m going to do what’s right by their family.”

He concluded by expressing gratitude for the global outpouring of love and prayers, acknowledging the millions who have shown support in the wake of the tragedy.

This marks Joshua’s first public statement since the crash, providing a glimpse into his grief, resilience, and commitment to those he lost.

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The backlash followed a tragic road accident that occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Makun, Ogun State. The crash reportedly happened around 11 a.m. along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near Danco Filling Station, just before the Sagamu Interchange. Joshua was in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

According to reports, two members of his team, Latif and Sina, lost their lives instantly. Both men were seated in the front of the car, while Joshua was in the back. Latif served as Joshua’s personal trainer, while Sina was his strength and conditioning coach.

When videos from their funeral service in the UK surfaced online, many social media users misread Joshua’s calm appearance. His composed demeanor led to assumptions that he was unaffected by the loss, sparking criticism and harsh commentary.

However, Joshua has now addressed the narrative. Taking to his Instagram page on January 8, 2025, the boxing star shared tribute graphics of his late friends and poured out his grief, making it clear that the accident deeply shattered him.

In his emotional message, Joshua admitted that he only fully realized how much Latif and Sina meant to him after their passing. He described their bond as one filled with laughter, everyday conversations, and moments he once took for granted.

While acknowledging the pain he feels, Joshua emphasized that the loss is even heavier for the families left behind, especially the parents of his late friends. Still, he said he is leaning on faith and inner strength to get through the difficult period.

He wrote, “Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my brothers. I didn’t even realise how special they are. 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 🙏🏾”

Joshua’s message has since drawn sympathy from fans and supporters, many of whom praised him for addressing the situation and reminding the public that grief does not always look the same for everyone.

 

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• Burna Boy, Naomi Campbell, and Anthony Joshua link up at exclusive Parisian event

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, British supermodel Naomi Campbell, and heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua recently turned heads during a lavish night out in Paris.

The trio was seen at the upscale Caviar Kaspia on Thursday, March 6, 2025, a restaurant famed for its exclusivity and elite clientele. Joining them was Burberry’s creative director, Daniel Lee, among other notable figures. The gathering exuded sophistication, with the stars seen enjoying lively conversations and the restaurant’s renowned delicacies.

Burna Boy’s appearance follows his electrifying performance in Kenya, while Naomi Campbell continues to solidify her impact in the fashion industry. Anthony Joshua, known for his dominance in the boxing ring, added to the evening’s star power.

Though details of their private meeting remain undisclosed, the high-profile sighting has sparked intrigue, merging the worlds of music, fashion, and sports in a glamorous Parisian setting.

 

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Burna Boy & Naomi Campbell in France 😍🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/Soan8emllA

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) March 5, 2025

Recall, Burna Boy displayed deep reverence as he humbly prostrated while greeting Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, at a recent high-profile gathering.

The Grammy-winning artist was seen warmly exchanging pleasantries with Dangote, embodying cultural traditions of respect.

The exclusive event, which brought together notable figures including entertainment executive Cecil Hammond, took place at an undisclosed venue.

A viral clip captured the moment Burna Boy and Dangote shared a handshake before settling at an elegantly arranged dinner table, hinting at an evening of influential discussions and elite networking.

BURNA BOY 🤝 ALIKO DANGOTE EXCHANGING PLEASANTRIES. SEE HOW ODG BOWED TO GREET HIM. THEY SAID HE’S ARROGANT. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/PoUKfbENqh

— benny. (@BENNY7GG) March 5, 2025

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The match, which took place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024, saw Joshua knocked down four times by Dubois, who ultimately claimed the IBF world heavyweight title.

Despite a moment where Joshua seemed to rally with a series of punches, Dubois delivered the decisive blow shortly after.

In response to speculation about his potential retirement, Joshua addressed fans on social media on Monday, September 23, 2024. He reassured them that the defeat was simply a “bump on the road” and would not mark the end of his career.

He expressed his determination to continue fighting, making it clear that this loss would not derail his passion for the sport or his plans for the future.

“We did it once. We did it twice. Doing it a third time hasn’t been easy, but I believe it is something I can achieve. It is about taking the first steps forward, working hard and improving.It is got to come in from here [the heart], it can’t come from any external voices of influences.It has only been a day but when I sit back here, I know I have a lot of this [heart]. Keep your seatbelts tight because I know we have a lot more to bring to the game.’’

There’s been speculation about a potential rematch between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, with Frank Warren, Dubois’ promoter, expressing interest in a second fight. However, Joshua’s contract does not include a rematch clause, leaving the possibility of a follow-up bout uncertain. Fans are eager to see if both boxers will face off again in the ring.

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Nigerian DJ and billionaire daughter Dj Cuppy has shown her unwavering support for boxer Anthony Joshua following his IBF world title fight loss to Daniel Dubois.

Joshua’s pursuit of a third world heavyweight championship came to an end at Wembley Stadium, where Dubois dominated the fight and knocked him down.

Prior to the match, Dj Cuppy sent a heartfelt message of encouragement to Joshua, affectionately referring to him as “Bro Femo.”

After the defeat, Cuppy shared a snapshot from their video call, along with uplifting words: “VERY tough day at the office, but we STAY smiling. God’s plan is ALWAYS bigger! @AnthonyJoshua.”

Her gesture underscores her close friendship with Joshua and her unwavering support for him, even in difficult moments.

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VERY tough day at the office, but we STAY smiling 😃✌🏾 God's plan is ALWAYS bigger! @AnthonyJoshua pic.twitter.com/7EMypmY4E9

— Cuppy (@cuppymusic) September 22, 2024

In other news, jockey, DJ Cuppy made history as the first Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Cuppy served as the moderator for the Youth Action Day at the 2024 UNGA, which was themed “The Summit of the Future – Youth Actions Day.”

In addition to her role as moderator, DJ Cuppy, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, delivered a musical performance following her keynote speech. Her session marked the largest youth gathering in the history of the UN Headquarters.

Sharing her excitement on social media, she wrote, “Hardly home but always REPPIN ✊🏾 Rehearsals help me STAY READY because preparation MEETS opportunity FOR REAL. My dreams are fueled by faith, hard work, and my purpose truly know NO limits. 🕊️🌍✨ #UNGA.”

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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido didn’t miss the opportunity to tease Canadian rapper Drake after his loss of a £478,000 bet on Francis Ngannou against Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight boxing match on Friday.

Drake had posted a screenshot of the bet he placed on the bout on his Instagram page.

However, with Joshua knocking out Ngannou and winning the match in just two rounds, Drake’s bet didn’t pay off.

In the comment section, Davido playfully taunted the OVO boss for his misfortune.

Using Pidgin English, he wrote, “Ur ticket don cut,” implying that Drake’s betting slip had been rendered worthless due to the loss.

Before the fight, Davido had made it clear that he was rooting for Anthony Joshua due to his Nigerian heritage.

On his X handle, he wrote: “As a Nigerian, of course, I want AJ to win… but there’s a certain charisma that Francis possesses, coupled with his background story… he might just surprise us! Nevertheless, I have to stay loyal to the homeland.”

The phenomenal British boxer Anthony Joshua is getting closer to realizing his dream of winning the heavyweight title three times, thanks to his most recent thrilling triumph in Saudi Arabia.

It was expected that the fight between the two most potent punchers in boxing would go either way, but Joshua surprised everyone by winning.

In what would have been a stunning victory over the more seasoned Joshua in just his second professional fight, Drake put £478,000 on Ngannou.

If Ngannou had done so, then Drake would have cashed out a grand total of £1.48 million after backing the underdog.

Previously posting his wager to his 146 million Instagram followers, the music icon simply stated: ‘Betting on a scary man.’

This outcome adds to Drake’s series of losses in high-stakes sports betting, leading fans to suggest that his infamous ‘curse’ had struck again.

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Canadian rapper Drake faced a significant setback, losing a substantial six-figure sum after betting on Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight clash against Francis Ngannou on Saturday evening.

The rap icon had hoped for a massive payday of over £1 million after placing a wager on the bout in Saudi Arabia, which ended with Joshua emerging victorious in just two rounds.

Joshua’s powerful knockout blow sent Ngannou crashing to the canvas, requiring medical attention in the ring before managing to rise to his feet.

Drake’s streak of losses in combat sports persisted as he backed Ngannou to defeat Joshua, missing out on what could have been an incredible payout.

The phenomenal British boxer Anthony Joshua is getting closer to realizing his dream of winning the heavyweight title three times, thanks to his most recent thrilling triumph in Saudi Arabia.

It was expected that the fight between the two most potent punchers in boxing would go either way, but Joshua surprised everyone by winning.

In what would have been a stunning victory over the more seasoned Joshua in just his second professional fight, Drake put £478,000 on Ngannou.

If Ngannou had done so, then Drake would have cashed out a grand total of £1.48 million after backing the underdog.

Previously posting his wager to his 146 million Instagram followers, the music icon simply stated: ‘Betting on a scary man.’

This outcome adds to Drake’s series of losses in high-stakes sports betting, leading fans to suggest that his infamous ‘curse’ had struck again.

Earlier in January, the 37-year-old incurred losses of over half a million pounds when he backed Sean Strickland to defend his UFC middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis.

He also suffered a loss of £430,000 when Israel Adesanya was defeated by Strickland in the octagon, in addition to a £700,000 bet on Logan Paul to defeat Dillon Danis in a boxing match.

Fans took to social media to humorously remark on Drake’s apparent ‘curse,’ jokingly suggesting that his support for Ngannou over Joshua in Saturday evening’s bout was a sure sign of impending defeat.

One comment on X quipped, “He always picks the wrong winner,” highlighting Drake’s streak of backing losing athletes.

Another post humorously declared, “Drake is the Godfather of Jinx. You’re losing if he bets in your favor,” playing on the idea that Drake’s bets often result in misfortune for the athletes he supports.

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Nigerian award-winning artist Davido has reacted to Anthony Joshua’s triumph over Francis Ngannou in the much-anticipated boxing bout held in Saudi Arabia.

Davido, while expressing his backing for Anthony Joshua, admitted to being drawn to the charisma of Cameroon’s mixed martial boxer, Francis Ngannou. Nevertheless, the 30BG boss reiterated his unwavering love and support for AJ, proudly representing Nigeria.

His post on social media read, “As a Nigerian of course I want AJ to win … but e get one soft spirit wey this Francis get and plus his story again … u go come Dey use style gbadun him way!! 😂 But gotta stick with the Homeland 🇳🇬.”

At last, Davido’s encouragement paid off when, on March 8, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Joshua defeated Ngannou in the second round.

This resulted in a follow-up message expressing the singer’s bewilderment at how quickly the battle had ended.

His follow-up post read, “Wait wat ?? I just tweeted … nawa … anyway up 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬💪🏾. 4 min difference 😂😂😂.”

4 min difference 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/zkeRsrmJGI

— Davido (@davido) March 9, 2024

In other news, BNXN, formerly known as Buju, has publicly apologized for his previous statement about Davido’s talent as an artist and his music.

The singer took to the quote of a post shared by the former DMW signee, Dremo, where he was called out for his remarks about Davido and the perceived intention behind them. BNXN initially made a post addressing a social media user who had categorized one of his newly unveiled artists as ‘mid’.

Acknowledging the criticism and reflecting on his previous statement, BNXN offered a sincere apology in the quote of Dremo’s post on the popular social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. This public apology demonstrates BNXN’s humility and willingness to take accountability for his words, reflecting a commendable level of maturity and growth.

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Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, is certain that Joshua can win the heavyweight title for a third time in his career.

Anthony Joshua improved for the rematch against Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in August 2022, but he once again lost by a split decision. Joshua was forced to lose all of his titles in his first match against Usyk.

The British heavyweight boxer, whose parents are from Nigeria, is reported to have begun a new training camp in the US as he gets ready for his rematch against American Jermaine Franklin on April 1.

In a match that many onlookers thought he should have won, Franklin put on a good performance against Dillian Whyte but ultimately came up short last year.

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Hearn claimed in an interview with DAZN that Joshua will return to form and win the heavyweight championship again after a trip to the O2 Arena.

Hearn said: “The main man, Anthony Joshua returning to the lion’s den. It used to be the stomping ground for Anthony Joshua, the debut, Kevin Johnson, Gary Cornish, his first title, the British heavyweight fight against Dillian Whyte.

“For a long time that was home, that was the lion’s den. I think that’s going to be emotional. It’s a big fight for him against Franklin. Franklin’s coming off a great fight with Dillian Whyte, a really close fight between those two. He’s full of confidence.

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Sportsmail can exclusively report that Anthony Joshua has consented to face American heavyweight Jermaine Franklin on April 1 at the O2 Arena.

Since losing to Oleksandr Usyk twice in a row in September 2021 and surrendering his WBA, WBO, and IBF titles in August 2022, Joshua has not entered the ring.

Sportsmail can confirm that Franklin, who trained with Tyson Fury prior to his fight with Dillian Whyte in November 2022, will be Joshua’s opponent.

Franklin and Joshua have reached an agreement over the fight’s finances, and they will sign the official paperwork later this afternoon.

On April 1, the two heavyweight boxers will square off at the O2 Arena in the United Kingdom.

Franklin will be aiming to avenge his loss to Whyte in November 2022, while Joshua will be looking to restore his dominance in the heavyweight division.

Joshua looked set to face Fury in December but negotiations between the two British boxers collapsed in October after the Gypsy King grew frustrated with how long AJ’s team were taking to sign the contract.

AJ was disappointed to see the deal fall through as they had made good progress – having agreed on the financial terms of the fight, splitting the purse 60/40 in the favour of the WBC champion.

Along with choosing Cardiff’s Principality Stadium as the venue, the two also agreed on the TV rights, which were rumoured to be a sticking point. It wasn’t meant to be, though.

After winning the IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title in October, the unbeaten Australian heavyweight Demsey McKean begged for about, which put AJ in the spotlight.

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However, Sportsmail can confirm that Joshua has agreed to take on Franklin instead. He will face the American heavyweight at the O2 Arena on April 1.

Franklin went toe-to-toe with Dillian Whyte in November 2022. However, it was the British boxer that emerged victorious with a majority decision after their 12-round contest at Wembley Arena.

Franklin felt as though he had been ‘robbed’ – with Michael Alexander scoring their bout level at 115-115 while Juergen Landos and Grzegorz Molenda scored the fight 116-112 in favour of Whyte.

Speaking after the fight, Franklin said: ‘I felt like I got robbed. I felt like I did enough to get the decision. I felt like I won the earlier rounds. I just felt like I got robbed on the decision.’

The American was disappointed to have lost the fight considering he entered the ring with a professional record of 21 wins, 0 loses and 0 draws, having knocked out 14 of his 21 opponents.

However, Eddie Hearn – who was ringside along with Joshua – defended the judges’ decision, but admitted that he understands why others scored the bout in favour of Franklin.

Speaking after the fight, Hearn said: ‘I thought Dillian won the championship rounds to win the fight by a round, maybe two rounds. I can see a draw, and when it is 115-113 I can see it the other way as well. So I don’t blame people for thinking Franklin might’ve nicked the fight because it was a very close fight.’

But despite acknowledging that the bout could have gone either way, Hearn was adamant that Whyte’s victory did not constitute a robbery.

‘It’s not a robbery at all. It was a very close fight. I feel it was 115-113 to Whyte. I can see a draw. Can I see 115-113 to Franklin? Not really, but maybe… Anyone who says that’s a robbery is thick as s*** in all honesty.’

Franklin is eager to prove himself against Joshua and promoter Dmitriy Salita is confident he can pull off an upset.

‘Joshua, coming off two losses, changing trainers, is vulnerable,’ Salita previously said. ‘Let’s be honest. Jermaine realises it. He feels like he has his own future and path. He’s ready to go out there and score the upset. Some feel like it could be an upset, and some don’t.

‘But Jermaine’s going out there looking to score the win. After, he wants the rematch with Dillian Whyte, and then he wants to fight the winner of [Tyson] Fury vs. Usyk.’

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Eddie Hearn is certain that Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder will be Anthony Joshua’s final opponent in 2023 and claims the fight may be announced “in the next week.”

Joshua has not competed since his depressing rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk in August of last year. He left for the US last month in search of a new trainer after splitting with Robert Garcia after their last bout.

The British fighter is currently out of contention for the world title after two consecutive losses to the unbeaten Ukrainian. Hearn, though, has now unveiled a three-fight strategy that he believes can help Joshua return to the top of heavyweight boxing before the year is through.

A bout against a fighter in the top 15 is about to be confirmed for early April, and a rematch with former foe Dillian Whyte, with whom they previously fought bloodily in 2015, is anticipated to happen in the summer.

The WBC champion Fury, who will face Usyk for the undisputed title in the coming months, or Wilder, who also starts the year wanting to go back into world title contention, will then face Joshua, according to the Matchroom CEO.

‘The plan now is to rebuild him [Joshua] to become a three-time heavyweight world champion. The trainer will want to take thew appropriate steps to do that. There has to be a plan, a smart plan,’ Hearn told the DAZN Boxing Show

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‘And the smart plan is he wants to return against a top 15 guy in a credible fight and return in the summer against probably Dillian Whyte and then move forward against Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury in a mega-fight in the autumn of 2023.

‘To me, the key here is to see him box three times this year. he is in a great place mentally and I expect to see a great performance from in in April.’

Hearn added: ‘AJ is fighting a month earlier than Canelo [Alvarez] so he will be pretty much ready to go with an announcement in the next week or so.

‘We pretty much know his day, we are down to three or four opponents that we are talking to. Obviously [there are] rumours of his new training team, there will be a full announcement soon, he is in a great place and is ready to start camp soon. I believe this week that camp will begin.’

Ever since both men attained heavyweight boxing’s pinnacle in 2016, Joshua and Wilder have been destined to face off against one another.

Hearn and Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel discussed the fight in the second half of 2023 and while the ‘Bronze Bomber’ is looking at a WBC final eliminator against Andy Ruiz Jr between March and May, Hearn is confident that fight could be waiting down the line.

‘There is an open line of communication with Shelly,’ Hearn said. ‘He is going to fight Andy Ruiz Jr, we know that fight has been ordered. AJ will come back the first week of April. We are just looking for momentum here.

‘We have got a plan, this guy has got so much more to give to the heavyweight division, but this is also an important moment that we must get right. Those lines of communication are open with Deontay Wilder.

‘We know it is a huge fight, massive numbers. I truly believe Wilder or Fury are nailed on for 2023 because AJ isn’t interested in three or four-nothing fights. He will listen to his trainer but he wants to be in the biggest fights possible.’

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The WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has explained in detail why he thinks his fight with Anthony Joshua will never take place.

Fury believes Anthony’s management is “extremely hard to deal with” and that his proposed fight with Joshua will never happen.

A fight between Fury and Joshua was scheduled to take place on December 3, but discussions collapsed last month after Fury openly claimed that Joshua had missed his deadline.

Fury will now take on Derek Chisora on December 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and if he manages to stay perfect, the Gypsy King hopes to face Oleksandr Usyk in a unification match early in 2023.

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Boxing fans were dissatisfied when Britain’s two top heavyweights were unable to agree on a fight in December, and Fury now believes that a rematch with Joshua is unlikely.

Asked if he will ever face Joshua, Fury told talkSPORT: ‘I don’t think so.

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