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\nAnthony Joshua survived the tragic car crash in Nigeria with the driver now facing criminal charges(Image: Anthony Joshua \/ YouTube)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/button><\/p>\n
The driver who has been charged following the horror car crash involving Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Joshua\u2019s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, were killed when their vehicle smashed into a stationary lorry near Lagos on December 29. The former heavyweight champion was rushed to hospital with injuries but survived.<\/p>\n
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared at Sagamu Magistrates Court in Ogun state near Lagos today, with his case being adjourned to March 13. He had already appeared in court on January 20, charged with causing death by dangerous driving and reckless and negligent driving.<\/p>\n
Kayode has yet to enter a plea. He was previously released from custody after being granted bail of around \u00a32,600. He also faces charges of driving without due care and driving without a valid driver\u2019s license as he faces the prospect of life in prison. Prosecutors told the court they needed more time to gather all the evidence.<\/p>\n
Joshua narrowly escaped death in the collision, making a recovery before being discharged from hospital on New Year\u2019s Eve. The 36-year-old returned to the UK at the start of January and is continuing to complete rehab.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Furious Barry Hearn blasts ‘classless’ Conor Benn after brutal Matchroom exit<\/span><\/span>READ MORE: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao set for bank busting rematch at Las Vegas Sphere<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAJ has opened up on his recovery journey and the outpouring of support he has received. He said: \u201cI could reach out to all of you far and wide, worldwide who are showing so much love, care, support through that tragic, traumatic time where we lost Latz and Sina in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joshua also said: \u201cNot only did their parents, their uncles, their cousins, their friends and myself lose like two great men, we lost people that we dearly care about.\u201d He went on to add: \u201c(They were) major players in all of our lives, major, major players in all of our lives, it\u2019s tough, it\u2019s really tough.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nAnthony Joshua’s friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, were both killed in the car crash<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Joshua revealed the trio lived together and had built their lives side by side, both personally and professionally. He said: \u201cI\u2019ve lost people before, but I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve lost people like that, my left and my right.\u201d<\/p>\n
The heavyweight star, who won his last professional bout against Jake Paul, is determined to ensure the legacy of his friends lives on. He said: “There is a whole system that will be helping fulfil their legacy, fulfil their dreams. But I know in my corner of the world, I know what I’m doing, and I know what we’re gonna do to continue there.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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