Anthony Joshua’s driver charged with four different offenses after tragic car crash

Update issued regarding Anthony Joshua’s driver in fatal crash

The likes of Tyson Fury sent tributes to Anthony Joshua’s two friends who were killed in the crash earlier this week.

Road safety officials said that five adult males were involved in the incident, but it was the boxing star’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength coach, Sina Ghami, that lost their lives.

On January 2, the BBC reported the following update via police sources, naming Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, who has worked for Joshua for several years, as the driver of the vehicle that crashed into a stationary truck.

The BBC added that Mr Kayode was charged with four offenses according to police sources: causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver’s license.

Other reports state that Adeniyi pleaded not guilty to the charges and that the brakes of the vehicle didn’t work.

He was charged at the Sagamu Magistrates’ Court on Friday before being granted bail with a sum of 5,000,000 Naira (roughly $3,479.52).

It was also noted that the case has been adjourned until January 20.

Lagos commissioner Gbenga Omotoso said in a statement that Joshua paid tribute to his friends at a funeral home after being discharged to continue his recovery from home.

Anthony Joshua’s promoter paid tribute to the boxing star’s two friends

Eddie Hearn has been a key figure in Anthony Joshua’s life and career for many years.

The Matchroom chairman posted the following tribute after hearing about the tragic passing of Joshua’s two friends.

“Rest in peace Latz and Sina,” Hearn wrote on Instagram. “Your energy and loyalty among so many other great qualities will be deeply missed. Praying for strength and guidance for all their family, friends and of course AJ during this very difficult time.”