Tributes have poured in for Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami – two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends – who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday.
Joshua, who was on holiday in Nigeria following his win over Jake Paul earlier this month, escaped with minor injuries after the Lexus SUV he was travelling in hit a stationary truck along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele was a long-time friend of ‘AJ’ and Sina Ghami, was also a close associate and the Brit’s strength and conditioning coach.
Both men, who were also in the SUV and pronounced dead at the scene, were in Miami for his sixth round knockout of Paul 11 days ago.
Joshua was transferred to a local hospital and kept in overnight, but is in a stable condition, according to his promotional team, Matchroom Boxing.
The boxing community have been paying their respects to both men following the tragic incident.
Tyson Fury
Former heavyweight world champion and long-time rival of Joshua, Tyson Fury took to social media to pay his respects.
“This is so sad. May god give them a good bed in heaven.
“There is no tomorrow.
“Live, love and give.”
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Oleksandr Usyk
Unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk posted:
“This is an unbelievable loss.
“@sinaevolve and @healthy_mindset were two incredible people who were not only part of AJ’s team, but also friends.
“My sincere condolences to their families, loved ones and everyone who knew them.
“@anthonyjoshua – wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong, champion.”
Jake Paul
Jake Paul sent a heartfelt message on X.
“Life is so much more important than boxing.
“I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident.”
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He went on to say: “RIP Sina Ghami and Kevin “Latif / Latz” Ayodele.
“My thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends and AJ.”
Eddie Hearn
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn paid tribute on Instagram.
“With the heaviest of hearts 💔.
“Two great men. Rest in eternal peace Sina and Latz.
“My thoughts and deepest prayers are with everyone.”
Chris Eubank Jr
Thank god our heavyweight champ survived that horrible car crash. And pray for the two fallen soldiers Latz & Sina & their families. I knew both… they were genuinely good men. Rest in Peace boys.
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) December 29, 2025
Conor Benn
Thoughts and prayers go out the families of Sina & Latz. Enjoy life and never take it for granted as you never know what’s around the corner. ❤️🙏🏻
— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) December 30, 2025
Claressa Shields
Prayers for Anthony Joshua 🥺 And R.i.p to his two friends. Lord have mercy.
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) December 29, 2025
Martin Bakole
sorry champ @anthonyjoshua for the lost 💔of you team mate let God guard you and 🙏wishing fast recovery❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/I8OysOyRAI
— Martin Bakole (@MartinBakole01) December 30, 2025
Callum Simpson
Hearing about Anthony Joshua losing his two friends, Latz and Sina in the car accident really hits home 🕊️
Moments like this put everything into perspective. The wins, losses, opinions and noise, none of it matters compared to life and the people we love ❤️
Thoughts are with…
— Callum Simpson (@CallumSimpson9) December 30, 2025
