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Tributes are pouring in for Anthony Joshua’s delayed friends Latz and Sina

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6 months ago

December 30, 2025

Tributes have poured in for Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami – two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends – who died in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday.

Joshua, who was on holiday in Nigeria earlier this month following his victory over Jake Paul, escaped with minor injuries after the Lexus SUV he was driving hit a stationary truck on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.

Latif “Latz” Ayodele was a longtime friend of “AJ” and Sina Ghami, and was also a close colleague and strength and conditioning coach of the Briton.

Both men, who were also in the SUV and pronounced dead at the scene, were in Miami because of his accident Paul’s knockout in the sixth round 11 days ago.

Joshua was transferred to a local hospital and left overnight, but according to his promotional team, he is in stable condition. Boxing in the match room.

After the tragic incident, the boxing community paid tribute to both men.

Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria that killed two people. Photo: Esther Lin / Most Valuable Promotions

Tyson Fury

Former world heavyweight champion and long-time rival of Joshua Tyson Fury took to social media to pay his respects.

“It’s so gloomy. May God give them a good bed in heaven.

“There is no tomorrow.

“Live, love and give.”

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Aleksander Usyk

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk wrote:

“It’s an unbelievable loss.

“@sinaevolve and @healthy_mindset are two amazing people who were not only part of AJ’s team, but also friends.

“I offer my heartfelt condolences to their families, loved ones and everyone who knew them.

“@anthonyjoshua – I wish you a speedy recovery. Stay robust, champ.”

Jake Paul

Jake Paul sent a heartfelt message to X.

“Life is much more critical than boxing.

“I pray for the lives lost, AJ and all those affected by today’s unfortunate accident.”

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He then said, “RIP Sina Ghami and Kevin “Latif/Latz” Ayodele.

“My thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and AJ.”

Eddie Hearn

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn paid tribute on Instagram.

“With the heaviest heart .

“Two great men. Rest in eternal peace, Sina and Latz.

“My thoughts and deepest prayers are with everyone.”

Chris Eubank Jr

Thank God our heavyweight champion survived that terrible car accident. And pray for the two fallen soldiers Latza and Sina and their families. I knew both of them… they were really good people. Rest in peace boys.

— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) December 29, 2025

Conor Benn

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Sina and Latz families. Enjoy life and never take it for granted because you never know what’s around the corner.

— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) December 30, 2025

Klaressa Shields

Prayers for Anthony Joshua And Rip to his two friends. Lord have mercy.

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) December 29, 2025

Marcin Bakole

I’m sorry, master @anthonyjoshua for the lost of you, teammates, may God protect you and wishing you a speedy recovery pic.twitter.com/I8OysOyRAI

— Martin Bakole (@MartinBakole01) December 30, 2025

Callum Simpson

The news that Anthony Joshua lost his two friends, Latz and Sina, in a car accident really hits home

Moments like these allow you to look at everything from a different perspective. The wins, the losses, the opinions and the noise – all of it is irrelevant compared to life and the people we love

Thoughts are from…

— Callum Simpson (@CallumSimpson9) December 30, 2025

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Re: Official Negotiating Order – Mandatory WBO Welterweight Championship – DevinHaney (champion) vs. Keyshawn Davis (#1 challenger)

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3 days ago

July 2, 2026

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Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide

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2 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.

The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.

“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.

The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.

Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.

Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.

Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing

Full Bet365 odds

The result of the fight

Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1

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Xander Zayas

Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1

Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position

Jaron Ennis

To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4

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Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – large fight preview and predictions

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2 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.

Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.

Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.

Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.

Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.

In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.

The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.

Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

McKean meets Taliva

Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.

McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.

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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.

Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.

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At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.

Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.

Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.

Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).

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