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Promoter: Joshua Needs Time to Heal from Personal Tragedy
9 Jan
Summary
- Anthony Joshua's friends died in a car crash in Nigeria last month.
- Joshua was in the car but escaped serious injury during the crash.
- Promoter Eddie Hearn emphasizes Joshua's need for healing over career decisions.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has stated that Anthony Joshua's boxing future is on hold as the fighter grieves the loss of two close friends. Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele tragically died in a car crash near Lagos, Nigeria, on December 29th. Joshua was a passenger in the vehicle but sustained no serious injuries.
Hearn emphasized that the current focus is entirely on Joshua's emotional and spiritual healing. He clarified that discussions about career moves are inappropriate at this time, stating that the priority is Joshua's wellbeing and supporting those affected by the devastating incident.
Reflecting on his friends, Hearn remembered Ghami as an "energy lifter" and Ayodele as a "deep individual" of "extreme faith and positivity." He noted their significant impact on Joshua and acknowledged they were much more than just members of his team, considering them among his best friends.
