Anthony Joshua reveals how he is coping six months after friends’ deaths

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnthony Joshua has discussed coping with the deaths of his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, six months after they were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, where he was also a passenger and sustained injuries. The former world heavyweight champion explained that he manages his grief by putting his own emotions aside to focus on the parents of his late friends, stating he makes it about them rather than himself. Joshua confirmed he did not consider retiring from boxing after the incident, describing the sport as his "purpose" and "therapeutic", providing him with comfort and direction. He is preparing for a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga on 25 July in Saudi Arabia, which is intended to precede a highly anticipated clash with Tyson Fury later this year. Joshua indicated he began intensifying his training approximately two months ago, feeling physically ready for his return to the ring, while maintaining a strong mental state. In fullAnthony Joshua on still dealing with friends’ deaths after car crash: ‘It’s about the parents’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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