Jake Paul has announced a special tribute to honor the late friends of Anthony Joshua during the Amanda Serrano vs. Danila Tellez event tonight. The tribute, organized by Paul’s promotion Most Valuable Promotions, features the names of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami displayed in the center of the ring canvas. The two friends tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Nigeria earlier in the week, while Joshua survived with minor injuries.
Following his recent fight with Paul, Joshua traveled to Nigeria where the fatal accident occurred. Paul, along with MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian, have ensured that Ayodele and Ghami are remembered before the big card event in Puerto Rico.
In response to confirming the tribute, Jake Paul posted a simple message on social media, expressing his condolences for the lost lives. Joshua, who has been discharged from the hospital and flown back to the UK, is preparing to attend the funeral of his friends. However, there are concerns that his presence at the ceremony may attract unwanted attention.
It has been revealed that Joshua narrowly escaped the tragic fate of his friends by switching seats just before the journey that led to the fatal crash. The driver of the car, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Kayode’s lawyer has stated that his client pleads not guilty, attributing the accident to brake failure.
The case against Kayode has been adjourned for trial in January. Despite the tragedy, both Paul and Joshua have emphasized the importance of life over boxing, expressing their deep sorrow for the loss of their friends.
