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British boxing great Anthony Joshua’s world was shaken this week after a tragic car crash in Nigeria claimed the lives of two of his closest friends and team members. The accident occurred on Monday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State when the Lexus SUV in which Joshua was a passenger collided with a stationary truck. The Guardian+1

Authorities and Joshua’s camp have confirmed that the two men killed were Sina Ghami and Kevin “Lateef” Ayodele, both British nationals and integral parts of the boxer’s training setup. Ghami served as Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, while Ayodele was his personal trainer and close friend. TheGrio

Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was taken to a Lagos hospital, where he remains in stable condition under observation. Another passenger was also injured, and two others survived the crash unhurt. The Guardian

Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps suggested that the vehicle may have been speeding and lost control during an overtaking maneuver before striking the truck. Officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fatal collision. AP News

The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of condolences from around the boxing world. Fellow fighters, including Tyson Fury and Jake Paul, extended sympathy to Joshua and the families of Ghami and Ayodele. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also reached out to Joshua and expressed his condolences publicly. The Guardian

The loss of Ghami and Ayodele, both respected figures in the sport and close companions of Joshua, has cast a somber tone over what had been a celebratory period following the heavyweight’s recent return to form in the ring.