PHOTOS: ANTHONY JOSHUA PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE FRIENDS IN HEARTFELT SOCIAL MEDIA POST

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By: Sefiu Ajape

Former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has made his first social media post since the fatal car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of his close friends and team members.

Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash that killed Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele on Monday, December 29, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

The 36-year-old boxer, who was discharged from the hospital on New Year’s Eve, returned to the United Kingdom on Saturday.

On Sunday, Joshua made his first public comment since the accident, sharing a post across his social media accounts.

Pictured alongside the families of Sina and Latz, the post was captioned: “My Brother’s Keeper ❤️🕊️❤️.”

Anthony Joshua poses with families of deceased friends. Source: Instagram | Joshua

The image, posted across his social media pages, shows the ex-heavyweight champion offering support and solidarity.

Both Sina and Latz will be laid to rest later on Sunday (today).

The accident happened when Joshua’s SUV, carrying the boxer and three others, collided with a stationary truck following a reported brake failure.

Joshua, who had recently arrived in Nigeria for a holiday after his knockout victory over Jake Paul, narrowly escaped death by moving from the front passenger seat to the back just before the crash—a decision made because his size was obstructing the driver’s view.

He sustained a leg fracture but was reported to be in stable condition and did not require emergency medical intervention.