A deeply emotional moment from the funeral of boxer Anthony Joshua's close friends has captured hearts online, after a video showed one of the deceased's loyal dog paying a final farewell.
Heartbreaking Scene at London Burial
The somber ceremony took place in London on Sunday, January 4, 2026, where Anthony Joshua's friends, Abdul Latif and Sina Ghami, were laid to rest. Joshua was present at the burial. The two men, along with a driver, tragically lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Ogun State on December 29, 2025. Their car collided with a stationary truck on a major road.
While Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital in a police van due to the unavailability of an immediate ambulance, his friends did not survive.
Bella's Final Goodbye to Owner Sina
A TikTok user with the handle @max.millione2, who attended the funeral, shared a poignant video that has since gone viral. The clip shows Sina Ghami's dog approaching his master's coffin before the burial. The video was captioned: "That’s Sinas dog. The family allowed his friends and his pets to visit him."
An older Instagram post by Sina revealed that the dog, named Bella, had been his companion for 10 years, highlighting the depth of their bond.
Mixed Reactions Trail the Emotional Tribute
The video elicited a flood of emotional responses from social media users, with many moved by the dog's apparent grief and loyalty.
@NarienZ offered prayers: "May Allah ease your pain and that of all family members and friends of Sina and Abdullatif. May God forgive the sins of the two brothers and take them to jannah."
@Unknwonqueenxxx shared a spiritual perspective: "crazy part is in islam, animals like dogs can hear the deceased in the grave and are full aware of what is going. the dog looks so upset, she knows his gone. One thing about dogs is their unconditional love and loyalty to their owners man this one hurts differently."
@Sahar Bazzi recalled Sina's affection for Bella: "He use to tell me about bella that she’s his life love. rest in peace uncle sina."
However, the presence of the dog at the Muslim burial site also drew some religious concerns. User @Sunny_hassannnnnn commented: "Bringing dog to muslim grave cemetery or near his janazah is strictly prohibited astagfirullah."
Others, like @SAFE PAWS, supported the gesture: "I am so glad. i hope they let him smell the coffin as then they understand then and not think the person has abandoned them."
The overwhelming sentiment, however, was one of profound sadness. @cocobarbie20 wrote: "Very emotional. I feel so sorry for this family such beautiful men taken in seconds."
This touching act of farewell underscores the unique bond between humans and their pets, adding a deeply personal layer to the public mourning of the young men whose lives were cut short.
