Anthony Joshua survived a deadly automotive crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two shut mates after he swapped seats.
Anthony Joshua crash: New video exhibits begin of deadly journey
Anthony Joshua narrowly escaped dying in a automotive crash that tragically claimed the lives of two of his mates due to a last-minute seat swap earlier than the journey started. The devastating crash occurred on Monday, leaving Joshua with minor accidents and ensuing within the driver being charged with inflicting dying by harmful driving. And the boxer’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, has revealed a chilling accident that successfully saved AJ’s life.
“My shopper has pleaded not responsible and what occurred was an accident, I have never had a full likelihood to talk with him but however I do know he’s saying the brakes didn’t work,” mentioned Abiodun. “I additionally perceive that the journey began in Lagos and that originally Anthony had obtained into the entrance seat however the driver requested him to swap seats. He did this as a result of Anthony is a giant fellow and he could not see the wing mirror correctly so he requested him to maneuver and he sat behind the motive force. From what I perceive Latif was in entrance after which modified seats with Anthony.”
On Friday, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed that Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, had been charged on the Sagamu Justice of the Peace Court docket, with the case adjourned till January 20. The motive force faces 4 fees: inflicting dying by harmful driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving with out due care, and driving and not using a legitimate driver’s licence.
“The Ogun State Police Command needs to tell most people that the motive force of the Lexus SUV concerned within the Anthony Joshua accident case, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode (male), aged 46, was charged to the Sagamu Justice of the Peace Court docket at this time, January 2, 2026 and the case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026,” a press release on the power’s official X account learn.
Ghami and Ayodele weren’t solely long-term mates of Joshua but in addition a part of his coaching workforce, with Ghami appearing as his energy and conditioning coach and Ayodele as a coach. Joshua, born in Watford to Nigerian mother and father, was holidaying in Nigeria following his victory over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who has been selling Joshua since he turned skilled after successful gold on the London 2012 Olympics, paid tribute to Ghami and Ayodele, praising their “vitality and loyalty”.
Condolences have additionally come from retired cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew, two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, British former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former world champion Wladimir Klitschko.
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