Anthony Joshua: Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says fighter’s friends will be ‘deeply missed’ after fatal crash
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn said the “great qualities” of Anthony Joshua’s friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who died in a car crash in Nigeria, “will be sorely missed”.
Ghami and Ayodele, along with heavyweight boxer Joshua and another passenger, died when the vehicle they were in collided with a stationary truck on the main road near Lagos.
It was stated that Joshua was injured but was conscious and did not require immediate medical attention. Ogun state government., external
Hearn, who promoted the 36-year-old player, who turned professional after winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics, paid tribute to the Briton’s close friends and team members.
“Rest in peace Latz and Sinai” Hear shared a post on Instagram., external
“Your energy and loyalty, along with many other wonderful qualities, will be greatly missed. I pray for strength and guidance for all their families, friends, and of course AJ during this difficult time.”
Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, Ogun State police spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi said “investigations are still ongoing” and described the process as “still secret”.
