Eddie Hearn has led tributes for the two men tragically killed in a car crash involving British boxer Anthony Joshua in Nigeria on Monday. The victims have been identified as Kevin Ayodele, known as Latz, and Sina Ghami, both close friends and members of Joshua's team. Joshua was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, where a black Lexus Jeep hit a stationary red commercial Sinotruck.
Hearn, chairman of Joshua's promotional company Matchroom, posted on Instagram: "With the heaviest of hearts. Two great men. Rest in eternal peace Sina and Latz. My thoughts and deepest prayers are with everyone."
Boxer Chris Eubank Jr also paid tribute, writing: "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 added: "Sending prayers for Anthony Joshua and for the two brothers who tragically passed away...I can't believe Latz was one of the guys involved...May Allah grant Latz and Sina Jannah." Another fighter, Mutah Beale, said: "Sad and shocking news...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...My condolences go out to your family and loved ones Sina...Now at peace, Sina."
