told the Daily Mail.<\/a><\/p>\n\u2018I also understand that the journey started in Lagos and that initially Anthony had got into the front seat but the driver asked him to swap seats. He did this because Anthony is a big fellow and he couldn\u2019t see the wing mirror properly so he asked him to move and he sat behind the driver. From what I understand Latif was in front and then changed seats with Anthony.”<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Anthony Joshua’s driver charged over crash that killed boxer’s two friends<\/span><\/span>READ MORE: Jake Paul’s theory about Anthony Joshua fight proven completely wrong<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nEarlier on Friday, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, had been charged at the Sagamu Magistrate Court, with the case adjourned January 20. Police brought four charges against the driver; causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver’s licence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the Anthony Joshua accident case, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode (male), aged 46, was charged to the Sagamu Magistrate Court today, January 2, 2026 and the case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026,\u201d a statement on the force\u2019s official X account read.<\/p>\n
In addition to being long-term friends of Joshua, Ghami acted as his strength and conditioning coach, while Ayodele was a trainer. Joshua, who was born in Watford to Nigerian parents, was on holiday in Nigeria following his win over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19.<\/p>\n
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn \u2013 who has promoted 36-year-old Joshua since he turned professional, after he won gold at the London 2012 Olympics \u2013 posted a tribute to Ghami and Ayodele, highlighting the mens\u2019 \u201cenergy and loyalty\u201d. 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 have also offered condolences.<\/p>\n
Joshua was released from hospital on New Year’s Eve and is yet to comment on the smash. In a joint statement with Ogun state, which he posted on X, Lagos state commissioner for information Gbenga Omotoso said Joshua was \u201cdeemed clinical fit to recuperate from home\u201d.<\/p>\n
The statement said: \u201cAnthony and his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two departed friends as they were being prepared for repatriation scheduled for later this evening.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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