American boxer Deontay Wilder has opened up about personal loss while supporting Anthony Joshua after losing two of his close friends to the cold hands of death.
Recall that Joshua was in the vehicle with Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele when they lost their lives in the collision along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in December 2025. The former heavyweight world champion sustained minor injuries himself.
Reflecting on the incident, Wilder, in a chat with BBC, advised Joshua to stay strong and keep his head up.
“In this boxing business we all are family,” Wilder told BBC Sport.
“So from another brother to another brother – stay encouraged, Anthony Joshua. Keep your head up, Anthony Joshua.
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“Stay prayed up, bro, because you’ve still got life.
Wilder, who fights Briton Derek Chisora on 4 April in London, said the crash brought up “old feelings” from the death of his cousin, who was killed in a car accident.
“It’s tough to find the words to tell a person, but know that you are in our prayers,” Wilder said.
“My words may not mean anything in this moment in time. Maybe later on.
“I don’t know where he is mentally, emotionally, physically or spiritually, but I know that I will advise him to stay strong.”
