By Emmanuel Okogba
Two close associates of former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua have been confirmed dead following a fatal road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday.
Joshua's promoter, Matchroom Boxing, identified the victims as Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, both long-standing members of the boxer's inner circle. The organisation confirmed the tragedy in an official statement.
"With profound sadness, it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically passed away," Matchroom Boxing said.