The circumstances of the accident have not been fully detailed publicly, but confirmation of his passing spread rapidly, prompting widespread mourning across the sporting world. For Joshua, who had returned to Nigeria to reconnect with his roots following his recent bout in Miami, the loss was deeply personal. Ghaemi was one of the people closest to him—someone who had shared the highs of championship glory and the lows of defeat, injury, and public scrutiny.
Nigeria, a country that holds profound emotional and ancestral significance for Joshua, became the setting of one of the most painful moments of his life.
Anthony Joshua and Sina Ghaemi’s relationship went far beyond the conventional athlete–coach dynamic. For over ten years, Ghaemi served as Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, guiding him through the physical demands of elite heavyweight boxing. But their bond was built on trust, mutual respect, and genuine friendship.
In an industry often marked by short-term contracts and frequent team changes, their long-standing partnership stood out. Ghaemi was present through Joshua’s transformation from an Olympic gold medalist into a global boxing superstar. He was there during world title wins, brutal training camps, comebacks after defeat, and moments when Joshua’s career stood at a crossroads.
