The identities of those who died in the accident were confirmed late on Monday.
Anthony Joshua lost loved ones. PDO
Top boxer Anthony Joshua lost two members of his team in an accident on Monday.
Joshua’s backers confirmed For The Sunthat died in a crash in Nigeria Sina Gham and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele. Promotion Matchroom Boxing confirmed the same sad news For The Ring magazine.
– They were close friends and an integral part of Anthony’s team, Joshua’s spokesperson commented to The Sun.
Ayodele is a former soccer player who became a personal trainer after his career. He also reportedly trained Joshua.
Nigerian According to Business Today Ghami, on the other hand, was a rehabilitation specialist who had founded his own gym. Salin according to the website he worked with Joshua for over ten years. Ghami also helped NFL and NBA players.
In the hospital
Joshua, who was injured in the accident, is in a hospital in Nigeria. His condition is stable.
Videos have been released from the scene of the accident, in which the pained-looking boxing star walks by himself.
– Anthony was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital to be examined and treated. His condition is stable. He remains in the hospital under observation, the statement said.
According to Nigerian media, the accident happened on one of Nigeria’s most dangerous roads. The authorities suspect that the SUV carrying Joshua was speeding. The driver allegedly lost control of the car in an overtaking situation.
The car collided with a truck parked next to the highway at high speed. The front of the SUV was completely destroyed. Joshua, who was sitting in the back seat, survived.
According to reports, Joshua’s friends died at the scene of the crash.