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The driver who caused Anthony Joshua’s car crash that killed two of the boxer’s friends is back on trial
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The driver caused a fatal car accident in which two people died Anthony Joshua closest friends in December, appeared in court in Nigeria on Wednesday. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared before a Sagamu Magistrates Court in Ogun State and was charged with causing death by perilous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention and driving without a valid driving licence.
If found guilty, he could face life in prison. At Wednesday’s hearing, the court heard that prosecutors needed more time to collect evidence, so his case was adjourned until March 13. Kayode, who first appeared in court in January but did not speak at the hearing, has not yet commented on the allegations. He was released from prison earlier after obtaining bail.
Sina Ghami and Kevin Ayodele died in a car accident on December 29, when the vehicle they were traveling in with Joshua collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in southwestern Nigeria. Ghami, the former world heavyweight boxing champion’s personal trainer, and Ayodele’s strength and conditioning coach, died at the scene, while Joshua was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries.
This comes as a month after the crash, Joshua paid tribute to his deceased friends in a YouTube video. The 36-year-old said: “Not only have we lost their parents, uncles, cousins, friends and I like two great men, but we have lost people we care about very much.
“It’s really difficult, really difficult. I’m not going to sit here and show all my emotions. I know it’s basic to micro-analyze people these days and make judgments, but I know what I’m filming and that’s all that matters to me. I know what my responsibility is.
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“They were my brothers first, my friends. Then we became business partners, hustlers, lieutenants, generals, we became everything. We became roommates, we lived together.”
After a compact pause to compose himself, clearly moved, Joshua continued: “Yes, it’s a shame. It’s a shame. So there’s that side of things, and what can I say? One day my time will come and I’m not afraid either. Not at all.”
“It’s really comforting to know that I have two brothers on the other side. I’ve lost people before, but I don’t think I’ve lost people like that, my left side and my right side. This whole journey that I’ve been through… it’s not basic. I didn’t even realize it, I’m the most critical one.”
“But I walked with the giants, they protected me, they protected me. But the mission must continue. I understand my duty, I understand what they wanted to do for their families. So my goal is to continue to support them achieve their goals.”
“Even though they may not be here physically, when I pray at night, when I pray in the morning, I know that spiritually they will support me get through because it’s not just physical strength that will get me through. It will take a lot of strength from a higher power, so I will definitely pray and support them fulfill their dreams for their families.”
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Dave Allen weighed slightly more than Filip Hrgovic ahead of Saturday’s heavyweight clash in Doncaster.
Allen will face Hrgovic at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, live on DAZN.
The popular Doncaster competitor weighed 248.8lb, four ounces more than his rival who weighed 248.4lb.
After their last face-to-face meeting, the pair rushed to the cameras, with both men trying to face each other to gain one last psychological advantage.
Allen weighed more than 10 pounds less than the 259.1 pounds he faced defeat by Arslanbek Makhmnudov in October.
The 34-year-old is clearly the underdog in the bookmakers’ eyes, but he has promised to cause a solemn stir.
“He’s a great fighter, but I’m not afraid of him,” he said.
“I didn’t care about Filip Hrgovic.
“On paper I shouldn’t even be in the ring with him, but I feel like it’s going to be a special night at Donny’s tomorrow.
“I will experience one of the biggest disappointments in the history of British boxing.”
Hrgovic, who is being lined up for summer clash with Moses Itauma had he emerged victorious, he would have tipped the scales by over seven pounds more than he weighed in the wake of his August win over David Adeleye.
The Croatian, two wins since his only professional loss to Daniel Dubois, said Allen’s fans would not facilitate him in his fight for the IBF Intercontinental title.
“We’ll see tomorrow,” said the 33-year-old.
“Let’s get down to business.
“I’ve been training tough. I can’t wait.
“It’s just me and him in the ring. It won’t facilitate him [the home support]”
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- Louie O’Doherty – 134.11 pounds
- Ahmed Hatim – 134.9 pounds
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- Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev – £150.11
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Tyson Fury’s family dispute breaks out just hours before his 16-year-old daughter’s wedding
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May 15, 2026
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price will get married next weekend (Photo: Instagram: @venezuelafuryofficial)
Tyson Fury’s 16-year-old daughter Venezuela is set to marry her partner Noah Price this weekend, although the couple’s special day risks being overshadowed by the bitter rift that has torn through her family. The teenager, the eldest daughter of the two-time heavyweight boxing champion, became engaged to 19-year-old Noah last year on her 16th birthday.
The couple is scheduled to exchange vows on Saturday, and Venezuela enthusiastically documented their final wedding preparations for their social media followers earlier this week. However, preparations for the ceremony did not go smoothly as her father, Tyson, and grandfather, John, had a major argument earlier this year, with the latter expressing his concerns about his granddaughter getting married at such a teenage age.
In a veiled warning to Venezuela, the outspoken 60-year-old revealed he was surprised by the news of her engagement before sharing his worries about Tyson and his younger son, Tommy, during an appearance on a recently broadcast program Netflix series At Home with the Furies.
While Tyson defended amateur boxer Noah as a “decent guy”, an furious John questioned whether his granddaughter should be getting married at such a teenage age.
“These are children!” – he said. “I don’t think she’s mature enough for something like this – she’s still a child. A 15-year-old under my care should never have a boyfriend, ever.”
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While the decision to allow their daughter to marry at the age of 16 has sparked public debate, the Furys have stood by her, with her mother Paris recently telling This Morning that the teenager is “so mature for her age”.
“She’s done so much in such a tiny amount of time just because of who she is and the fact that she has six younger siblings that she helped raise, I can’t deny that,” Paris said.
“I can’t say no to her because I got engaged when I was 17. She’s clearly following in my footsteps, so how can I judge her in any way.
“I know she’s teenage. But I think she’s found the person she loves and if she’s joyful, I’ll support her completely.”

Venezuela Fury with mom Paris. (Photo: Getty Images)
It is unclear whether John will attend Saturday’s wedding, having refused to attend Tyson’s fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov last month after revealing the pair were no longer on speaking terms.
John revealed that his once close bond with his son had been “totally destroyed” by boxing, even going so far as to refuse to watch “The Gypsy King” return to the ring.
A major factor in the rift was Tyson’s decision to come out of retirement for a fifth time and face Makhmudov, with the boxer admitting that his father had urged him to hang up the gloves six years ago after his first victory over Deontay Wilder.
“I think he’s concerned,” Tyson told Good Morning Britain. “When it comes to your children, when they are your close relatives or whatever, I think you worry a lot about that person.
“He has his own opinion and he doesn’t want me to do it – he never wanted me to do it in the last six years.”
Asked if his father would attend his fight with Makhmudov, Tyson replied: “Possibly. But he didn’t come to the Usyk II fight, so I’m not holding my breath.
“My dad will do what my dad will do. He’s his own man and there’s nothing I can do about it. If he shows up, it’ll be great, and if he doesn’t, that’s great too.”
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Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright 2 – Large Fight Preview and Predictions
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May 15, 2026
Keyshawn Davis returns to the ring in Saturday’s rematch with Nahir Albright in Norfolk.
Davis will face Albright at the Scope Arena and it will be the first Top Rank card on DAZN.
Davis (14-0, 10 KO) won the pair’s first fight, but later tested positive for marijuana and the fight was declared a no-contest.
“The Businessman” was making waves after winning the WBO lightweight title, but his progress was curtailed after he missed weight in his scheduled first defense against Edwin De Los Santos.
The 27-year-old lost his belt on weight and his fight with De Los Santos was shelved.
The home favorite returned after an almost year-long break with a last-round stoppage over Jamain Ortiz in his super lightweight debut in January.
Albright (17-2-1, 7 KO) is 1-1 since his first match against Davis, securing an upset victory over Keyshawn’s older brother Kelvin before drawing to a draw with Frank Martin in February.

The 30-year-old was involved in an altercation with Davis following his victory over his brother last June.
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