Anthony Joshua pays an emotional tribute in a new YouTube video

The two friends were also part of Team Joshua, with Gami being his strength and conditioning coach and Ayodele his personal trainer.

The trio formed a close bond and were living together, Joshua said, adding: “We became business partners. We became crooks. We became lieutenants. We became generals. We became everything.”

Last week, Adeniyi Kayode, 46, the driver of the Lexus SUV, appeared in court in Nigeria and was charged with four offences, including causing death by dangerous driving.

Joshua continued: “Not only have I, their parents, uncles, cousins ​​and friends lost two great men, but we have also lost people we care deeply about and who were key players in all of our lives.

“It’s hard. It’s really hard.”

Joshua added that he would help the Gami and Ayodele families “achieve their goals” and “realize their dreams.”

“I’m sure their parents are 100% proud of them.” [because] “I am.”

Earlier this month, Joshua returned to the gym, posting a video on Snapchat of himself working out, with the message “Mental strength cure.”

While Joshua has not said whether he will fight again, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes he will return to boxing “when the time is right”.