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Anthony Joshua makes his first public appearance since the tragic death of friends Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele. He attends Derek Chisora's farewell fight at The O2 Arena in London. Joshua, a two-time world heavyweight champion, mourns the loss following a fatal car crash in Nigeria on December 29. He has maintained a low profile since attending their funeral. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn emphasizes that 'AJ' needs time to heal.
On Saturday night, Joshua steps out in a white tracksuit, arriving with Hearn in a black people carrier. He walks into the arena, calm despite the media frenzy.
Derek Chisora fights Deontay Wilder in his 50th and final match. Tensions linger as Wilder, who once shared a rivalry with Joshua, ignores him while passing in a narrow corridor at the venue.
Joshua's last fight took place before Christmas, where he defeated YouTuber Jake Paul in Miami. The boxing community buzzes with speculation about a potential matchup with Tyson Fury. Joshua’s presence at Chisora’s farewell signals his return to the spotlight as he navigates personal loss and contemplates his boxing future.
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