Anthony Joshua has shared an emotional six-minute video on social media.
The previous heavyweight world champion was hospitalized during a visit to Nigeria in December.
Sadly, two of his friends passed away when a automotive they were travelling in collided with one other vehicle.
Anthony Joshua paid an emotional tribute to Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami on Thursday evening.
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Anthony Joshua speaks out
Anthony Joshua thanked fans for his or her support when he opened up concerning the magnitude of his loss.
“I could reach out to all of you, far and wide, worldwide, who’re showing a lot love, care, support through that tragic, traumatic time where we lost Latz and Sina in Nigeria,” the British boxing legend began.
“We had so many plans to wrap up 2025, and we were on a mission… We went back home, went to see our families, and every thing just got flipped upside on its head.
“Not only did their parents, their uncles, their cousins, their friends, and myself lose two great men, we lost those who we dearly care about.”
“[They were] major players in all of our lives, major, major players in all of our lives, it’s tough, it’s really tough.”
“They’re my brothers, they’re my friends before everything.”
“I’ve lost people before, but I don’t think I’ve lost people like that, my left and my right.”
The boxer said he now feels a responsibility to hold on their work and support their families.
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Fans have been wondering if this tragic event would impact Anthony Joshua’s boxing profession.
The 36-year-old suggested that he’ll fight on for himself and his departed friends.
Joshua added: “The mission must go on… I understand my duty.”
“I do know what we’re going to do to proceed – I don’t need to say ‘legacy’ – because I had quite a lot of those questions during my fight in Miami. ‘How does this affect your legacy?’ It ain’t about legacy, it’s about doing what’s right, and I do know I’m going to do what’s right for them. I do know what I’ve got to do.
“I’m going to do what’s right by them and what’s right by their family.”
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