Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says the “great qualities” of Anthony Joshua’s friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, will be “deeply missed”.
Ghami and Ayodele died when the vehicle they were in, alongside heavyweight boxer Joshua and another passenger, collided with a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos.
Joshua sustained injuries but is stable and conscious and did not require emergency medical help, according to Ogun state government, external.
Hearn, who has promoted the 36-year-old since he turned professional after winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, has paid tribute to the Briton’s close friends and team members.
“Rest in peace Latz and Sina,” Hearn posted on Instagram, external.
“Your energy and loyalty among so many other great qualities will be deeply missed. Praying for strength and guidance for all their family, friends and of course AJ during this very difficult time.”
Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, the Ogun State police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said “Investigations are still ongoing” and described the process as “still discreet”.