Details have emerged about the two individuals who lost their lives. The victims, identified as Latz and Sina, were close friends and key members of Joshua’s training team.
The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, where Joshua’s Lexus SUV reportedly collided with a stationary truck. Joshua, 36, was in the back seat and sustained minor injuries, requiring hospital treatment but is said to be stable and recovering.
Latz and Sina, seated in the front, were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities from the Federal Road Safety Corps suspect excessive speed may have contributed, as the vehicle lost control during an overtaking maneuver.
Sina, Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, had recently been instrumental in preparing the boxer for his high-profile victory over Jake Paul in Miami just two weeks prior. A video circulating on social media shows Sina working with Joshua in the lead-up to that bout, highlighting his role in the champion’s physical regimen.
Latz served as Joshua’s personal trainer, forming part of the tight-knit support system that has been with the British-Nigerian athlete throughout his career.
Footage from earlier in the day captured the trio arriving at a Nigerian airport, appearing upbeat and full of energy— a stark contrast to the heartbreaking outcome hours later.
Fellow boxers, including Badou Jack and Chris Eubank Jr., have expressed condolences, underscoring the profound impact on the boxing community.
Joshua was in Nigeria on holiday after his recent fight, a trip that has now turned sorrowful. Tributes have poured in online, with many mourning the loss of Latz and Sina as not just professionals but cherished companions. facebook.com +3
An ongoing investigation aims to clarify the circumstances, but the focus remains on the human cost of this devastating incident.
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