One Decision That Saved Anthony Joshua From The Fatal Accident

Do you know that it was but a one minute decision that saved British-Nigerian former World Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua from last week’s fatal accident?

The accident, which occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway, claimed lives of two of Joshua’s friends – Ayodele Kelvin Olu (36), a Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina (36), a British citizen

But do you know what saved the boxer?

It was a last minute decision to swap position from the front to the back seat of a Lexus SUV, according to a revelation made by his driver’s lawyer.

46 year old Joshua’s driver, Kayode Adeniyi  who has been remanded in custody, faces four charges, including dangerous and negligent driving, and driving without a valid licence.

The driver’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, told the Daily Mail that Joshua initially sat in the front seat but moved to the back at the driver’s request.

“My client has pleaded not guilty, and what happened was an accident. I haven’t had a full chance to speak with him yet, but I know he is saying the brakes did not work.

“I also understand that the journey started in Lagos and that initially Anthony had got into the front seat, but the driver asked him to swap seats.

“He did this because Anthony is a big fellow, and he couldn’t see the wing mirror properly, so he asked him to move, and he sat behind the driver. From what I understand, Latif was in front and then changed seats with Anthony.”

Kayode, wearing a black Muslim kaftan, pleaded not guilty to the charges while members of his family attended the court session. He has worked for Joshua for more than three years.

“Dad is not a fast driver; he was following the speed limit, and then the brakes failed. He tried to swerve and avoid the truck parked by the side of the road, but hit it.

“He’s been driving for Anthony for three years; he’s a good driver. When the journey started in Lagos, Anthony was sitting in the front, but my dad asked him to sit behind because he was blocking his view.

“He was taking Anthony to see his family in Sagamu and had picked them up from the airport. They were only a few minutes from arriving. It’s not his fault; if the truck wasn’t parked there illegally, this wouldn’t have happened.”