A close friend of Kevin Latif Ayodele, a trainer and associate of heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, has shared a poignant final conversation they had about death, shortly before Latif lost his life in a tragic road accident.
The Tragic Accident and Its Aftermath
The fatal crash occurred on December 29, 2025, on a major road in Ogun State. The vehicle, carrying Anthony Joshua, Latif, another close friend named Sina Ghami, and their driver, collided with a stationary truck. While Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in a police van due to the unavailability of an immediate ambulance, the accident claimed the lives of both Latif and Sina.
The two friends, integral members of Joshua's boxing team, were laid to rest on January 4, 2026, in London, with the champion boxer present at the burial ceremony.
A Friend's Heartbreaking Revelation
Taking to his Instagram page, @jmullz10, the friend posted photographs with Latif and recounted their deep discussion. In his emotional post, he expressed his struggle to process the loss and shared Latif's comforting perspective.
"You recently asked me to trust you ~ That death is not the end of life, but rather is the beginning of eternal life," the friend wrote. "How unimaginably beautiful it is, with eternal peace, far beyond anything experienced in this world."
He added that Latif's unwavering faith provided some solace, concluding with, "Until we meet again - May your soul rest in Jannah. Love you Brother Latz."
Public Reaction and Tributes
The heartfelt post resonated deeply on social media, drawing an outpouring of sympathy and prayers from users. Many joined in mourning and offered words of comfort to the grieving friend.
User @lalaselah commented: "I’m sorry brother... May God give u strength brother. Allah yerhamo. Will make sure to make duaa for him always."
Another user, @farhiyawise, said: "May Allah grant the brother the highest position in jannah. To Allah we come from to Allah is our return."
User @punchkelle expressed gratitude for the shared memories: "Thank you for giving some beautiful pictures of Latz to get the way he died out of our minds! I want to remember him for the beautiful brother he is."
The incident has cast a shadow over the boxing community, highlighting the personal loss suffered by Anthony Joshua and his team. The shared final words of Kevin Latif Ayodele offer a haunting yet peaceful glimpse into his mindset before the sudden tragedy.
