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Anthony Joshua Returns to Training After Fatal Car Crash

1/16/2026

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Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, resumed training 19 days after a car crash in Nigeria.
The December 29 crash killed Joshua's friends and trainers Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele.
Joshua sustained minor injuries, posted workouts on Snapchat calling them "mental strength therapy," and expressed grief on Instagram.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, Joshua's driver, faces charges of dangerous driving, having pleaded not guilty, with brake failure cited.

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Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, resumed training 19 days after a car crash in Nigeria.
The December 29 crash killed Joshua's friends and trainers Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele.
Joshua sustained minor injuries, posted workouts on Snapchat calling them "mental strength therapy," and expressed grief on Instagram.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, Joshua's driver, faces charges of dangerous driving, having pleaded not guilty, with brake failure cited.