Nigeria, July 24 -- British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has spoken candidly about the devastating loss of two close friends and trusted members of his support team, admitting he is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy as he prepares for his return to the ring.

Joshua will step back into competitive action on Saturday against Albania's Kristian Prenga, marking his first fight since the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele in Nigeria.

The two men died on 29 December, 2025, when the vehicle carrying them, Joshua and a driver collided with a stationary truck on a major highway near Lagos. While the former two-time heavyweight world champion escaped with minor injuries, the em...