Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his two friends who died in a road accident in Nigeria.
Joshua was released from hospital on New Year’s Eve after sustaining minor injuries in the fatal incident that claimed the lives of Sina Gami and Latif ‘Laca’ Ayodele.
Gami and Ayodele were described as “close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team,” in a statement released by Joshua’s spokesperson.
Joshua took to social media to post his tribute to his two friends.
In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my brothers. I had no idea how special they were.
“I’ll just walk with them and crack jokes with them, not even knowing that God is keeping me in the presence of great people.”
“It’s 100 percent hard for me, but I know it’s even harder for their parents ❤ I have a strong mind and I believe God knows their hearts. May God have mercy on my brothers 🙏🏾”
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Warning: This clip contains disturbing scenes. British heavyweight Anthony Joshua leaves the car – in which he was a passenger – after a fatal car accident in Nigeria. (Photos: @akiniemiabdulk1)
The driver of the car involved in the accident, Adeniii Mobolaji Kaiode, was charged by the Nigerian police on Friday with offenses including causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a licence.
The case was adjourned until January 20.
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Heavyweight boxer Fabio Wardley says Anthony Joshua will need time to get his act together and decide whether to box again after his tragic car accident in Nigeria.
The accused was granted bail in the sum of 5,000,000 naira (£2,578) and remanded in custody until bail conditions are met.
Joshua, who is of Nigerian heritage, has been spending time in the country following his recent knockout victory via Jake Paul in Miami.