Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence on Tragic Death of Trainers: "The Mission Must Continue"

Former unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has addressed fans for the first time since the tragic car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of his trainers, Lutz and Sina.

“I hope you are all well. Unfortunately, I cannot address all of you in person... This is the best way to reach out to all of you – people in different corners of the world who are showing so much love, care, and support during this tragic, traumatic time when we lost Lutz and Sina in Nigeria.

The last time I spoke to you was in Miami. You know, we had so many plans — we had a mission. We returned home, went to our families. And suddenly everything turned upside down. Yes, life is the best planner. We can plan as well as our abilities allow, but what happened was absolutely unpredictable and beyond our control.”

Joshua emphasized the depth of his relationship with the fallen trainers, describing them as far more than just employees:

“They are my brothers, my friends. Then we became business partners, became fighters, became lieutenants, generals – we became everything. We were housemates, we lived together, you understand? Yes, it is pain. Great pain.

But what can I say? My time will come someday too. And I am not afraid of it at all. I even feel calm at the thought that I have two brothers on the other side. I have lost people before, but not like this. Not those who were my left and right hands on this whole journey. I didn't even realize I was the 'big guy.' Because I was walking alongside giants. They protected me, covered me, were my shield.”

Despite the grief, Joshua confirmed his resolve to continue his career to support the families of his friends:

“But the mission must continue. I understand my duty. I understand what they wanted for their families. So my goal is to help them achieve their goals, even if they are no longer physically with us...

I will definitely pray and help make their dreams come true for their families. And not just me. We are a whole team, a whole brotherhood, a whole sisterhood that will continue their work, their legacy, their dreams.

I don’t want to say the word 'legacy'... It’s not about that. It’s about doing the right thing. And I know what is right for them. I know what I have to do.

So yes – I will do right by them. I will do right by their families. That is what is important to me.”