Anthony Joshua's camp confirmed the death of two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Kevin Lateef Ayodele, in a car crash in Nigeria. The accident occurred Monday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
The Ogun state police commissioner, Lanre Ogunlowo, stated Joshua's car hit a stationary vehicle around 11 am. Joshua's driver was also injured in the crash. Ghami and Ayodele were pronounced dead at the scene.
Joshua issued a statement expressing his grief. His spokesperson confirmed the deaths with "deepest and most profound sadness." The loss deeply impacts Joshua and his inner circle.
Joshua is a British former world heavyweight boxing champion. He was in Nigeria at the time of the accident. Further details regarding the cause of the crash are under investigation.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Funeral arrangements for Ghami and Ayodele are pending. Joshua's condition is being monitored.
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