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Driver Charged in Fatal Nigeria Crash Involving Boxer Anthony Joshua
Nigerian authorities have filed charges against the driver involved in a recent fatal crash that injured British boxing star Anthony Joshua and claimed the lives of two of his companions. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, faces multiple charges, including reckless driving causing death and driving without a valid license.
The incident occurred Monday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when Kayode’s Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck. The collision resulted in the deaths of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength coach, Sina Ghami, who were pronounced dead at the scene.
Joshua sustained minor bruising and was briefly hospitalized, being released on Wednesday. Details regarding Kayode’s own injuries, if any, have not been released.
According to the Ogun State Police Command, Kayode was arraigned on Friday in the Sagamu Magistrate Court. He is currently being held until he can post a $3,500 bond and is scheduled to reappear in court on January 20.
Anthony Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, was visiting family in Sagamu, Nigeria, during the holidays. He had recently defeated Jake Paul in a boxing match on December 19.
Joshua, 36, born in Britain, was joined by his mother as he paid respects to Ghami and Ayodele at a Lagos funeral home. His professional boxing record stands at 29-4 with 26 knockouts.