Anthony Joshua tattoo tribute honours Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele months after the fatal Lagos Ibadan Expressway crash
British Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua on Thursday paid an emotional tribute in London to two close associates, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, by tattooing their names on his body months after they died in a car crash in Ogun State.
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The Anthony Joshua tattoo tribute was revealed by Fulham Tattoo, a London based studio, which shared photographs of the artwork on Instagram following the unannounced visit by the former two time heavyweight champion.
Fulham Tattoo said Anthony Joshua walked into the studio unexpectedly for his first session at the facility.
The studio wrote that it was a memorable visit and thanked the boxer for choosing the shop for such a personal gesture.
Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele were members of Anthony Joshua’s training team and died in December when the vehicle conveying them collided with a truck along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
Anthony Joshua was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash. The boxer survived the accident but sustained injuries and was later hospitalised before returning to the United Kingdom.
Sina Ghami served as Anthony Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, while Latif Ayodele worked as one of his trainers.
Anthony Joshua later attended the funerals of both men, joining family members, friends and members of the boxing community to mourn their deaths.
The Lexus jeep conveying Anthony Joshua and his associates reportedly rammed into a stationary truck on December 29, 2025, triggering widespread reactions across Nigeria and the international boxing scene.
Tributes poured in for Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, with many describing both men as dedicated professionals who played significant roles in Anthony Joshua’s career.
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The tattoo tribute marks a poignant reminder of the bond between the boxer and the late members of his team.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
