Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn has led the tributes for the two men killed in a car accident involving Anthony Joshua on Monday
Chairman of Matchroom Sport, Eddie Hearn, has led the tributes for the two men tragically killed in a car accident involving British boxer Anthony Joshua in Nigeria on Monday.
The two victims have been identified as Kevin Ayodele and Sina Ghami, while Joshua was rushed to hospital with minor injuries sustained in the crash. The incident took place along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, just outside Lagos, on Monday morning when a black Lexus Jeep collided with a stationary red commercial Sinotruck.
The crash claimed the lives of Ayodele, also known as Latz, and Ghami, both close friends and members of Joshua’s team. Two other men in the vehicle are said to have escaped unscathed.
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Hearn, who is chairman of Joshua’s promotional company Matchroom, was among those to pay tribute to the pair when news of their tragic passing was confirmed.
“With the heaviest of hearts,” he shared in a post on Instagram. “Two great men. Rest in eternal peace Sina and Latz. My thoughts and deepest prayers are with everyone.”
Boxer Chris Eubank Jr also shared a heartfelt post, saying: “Thank god our heavyweight champ survived that horrible car crash. And pray for the two fallen soldiers Latz and Sina and their families.
“I knew both…they were genuinely good men. Rest in Peace boys.”
Misfits Boxing’s Slim Albaher also paid tribute, adding: “Sending prayers for Anthony Joshua and for the two brothers who tragically passed away in the car accident. I can’t believe Latz was one of the guys involved…he was such a good soul and a supportive brother. Allah Yerhamu, may Allah grant Latz and Sina Jannah.”
Another fighter Mutah Beale also said: “From Allah we belong to Allah we return, sad and shocking news about the death of our dear brother Abdul-Latif resulting from a car crash, May Allah have mercy on him and grant him Jannah, and May Allah make this difficult time easy for his family. We also wish a speedy recovery for the champ.”
OnestoplistDubai shared an emotional message: “May Allah forgive you for your shortcomings and grant you the highest level of paradise. Ameen. Nothing but good memories when we were together.
“My condolences go out to your family and loved ones Sina @258mgt @anthonyjoshua. A gentle reminder to all the brothers and sisters. From him we came and to him we will return. Now at peace, Sina.”
