The 2 fatalities within the highway accident involving Anthony Joshua in Nigeria on Monday have been recognized as “two shut buddies and crew members” Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele by the previous world heavyweight champion’s promoter.
“Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG can affirm that Anthony sustained accidents within the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and remedy. He’s in a steady situation and can stay there for statement,” the promoter’s assertion added.
“With profound unhappiness it has been confirmed that two shut buddies and crew members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically handed away,” Matchroom confirmed.
‘Travelling past the pace restrict’
Police mentioned the tragic accident occurred round 11:00 native time, within the city of Makun, alongside the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
Nigeria’s Federal Highway Security Corps (FRSC) mentioned in an announcement that the Lexus SUV Joshua was using in “was suspected to be travelling past the legally prescribed pace restrict on the hall, misplaced management throughout an overtaking manoeuvre and crashed right into a stationary truck… by the aspect of the highway”.
Anthony Joshua’s household hails from the southwest Nigerian metropolis and he’s recognized to go to there when he’s within the nation.
Earlier this month, the previous Olympic champion knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a Netflix-backed bout in Miami.
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