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Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'

Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'

Summary

Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is preparing for his first fight since a car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends and team members. Joshua will fight Kristian Prenga and feels nervous but determined to perform well, while a possible future match with Tyson Fury is also anticipated if both keep winning.

Key Facts

  • Anthony Joshua was in a car accident near Lagos, Nigeria, on December 29, 2026.
  • Two of Joshua’s close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, died in the accident.
  • Joshua suffered minor injuries in the crash.
  • Ghami was Joshua's sport and exercise rehabilitation coach for over 10 years.
  • Joshua will fight Kristian Prenga on Saturday, his first fight since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
  • Joshua feels nervous but focused on making his team proud in the upcoming fight.
  • A potential fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury could happen later in the year if both win their next matches.
  • Fury’s fight is scheduled the day before Joshua’s fight, possibly allowing Fury to attend Joshua’s event.
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