Anthony Joshua’s uncle has stated that the former world champion has indicated his intention to retire following a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of two close friends.
The ex-two-time heavyweight world champion was in a car crash in Nigeria last week, resulting in the deaths of Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele. Their funerals were held at a London mosque on Sunday.
Before the funeral, Joshua shared photos on Instagram with his mother and others, one of whom held a picture of Ghami. He captioned the post ‘My Brothers Keeper’.
Following the incident, Joshua is contemplating retirement and has reportedly informed his family about his decision. His uncle expressed relief at the prospect of Joshua stepping away from boxing, citing the emotional toll of watching him fight.
While reports from Nigeria claim Joshua has retired, Mirror Fighting understands that he has yet to make a final decision on his future.
The driver involved in the crash has been charged over the incident, and Joshua, after receiving hospital treatment, has returned to the UK. Eyewitnesses described the shock and chaos of the accident.
Joshua was apparently seated in the front of the vehicle before moving to the back seat at the driver’s request, a decision that potentially saved his life. The driver’s lawyer has stated that the accident was due to brake failure.
Joshua had been in Nigeria following a boxing victory over Jake Paul and a lucrative Netflix encounter. Plans for a future fight with Tyson Fury may be affected by the recent events.
Joshua’s boxing career has seen highs and lows, including memorable victories and setbacks. Despite recent losses, he had been showing signs of a comeback before the tragic accident.
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