Resonant Road Accident Involving Famous Boxer

On Monday, December 29, famous British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car accident in Nigeria's Ogun state. According to preliminary law enforcement data, the Lexus SUV carrying the athlete collided with a stationary truck on a highway near the city of Makun.

Tragic Details of the Incident

According to local police, two passengers in the vehicle were killed — Joshua's personal trainers: Robert Latz and Sina Hami. Both men were sitting in the front seats, while the boxer himself was seated in the back.

  • Latz — Joshua's personal trainer
  • Hami — physical training coach and childhood friend of the boxer

Joshua himself was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. As a reminder, just prior, on December 20, the boxer knocked out blogger Jake Paul in Miami.

Context of the Event

Anthony Joshua's parents are originally from Nigeria, so he often visits the country. The investigation into the accident's circumstances is currently ongoing.