The sporting world was thrown into mourning following a tragic road accident involving former World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua. The incident, which occurred on Monday, 29 December 2025, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at the Makun axis in Ogun State, claimed the lives of two of his close associates, shifting public attention to the victims.
Who Were The Two Men Killed In The Crash?
The fatal collision claimed the lives of two individuals central to Anthony Joshua's training team: Sina Evovle and Latif, popularly known as "Latz" or "Healthy_Mindset" on Instagram. Both men were not just staff but close friends of the boxing superstar.
Sina Evovle served as Anthony Joshua's strength and conditioning coach. He was actively preparing Joshua for his upcoming fight against Jake Paul just two weeks prior to the accident. Full of life, Sina was seen posting videos upon the crew's arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of that fateful Monday. His final social media posts, now flooded with tributes, captured his excitement just hours before his untimely death. He was originally from Syria.
Latif (Latz) was Anthony Joshua's personal trainer and a devoted Muslim with over 11,600 followers on Instagram. His page has since been inundated with hundreds of condolence messages from fellow Muslims. While his nationality remains unclear at the time of reporting, his dedication to fitness and his faith were well-documented.
Details Of The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
The accident happened shortly after 11 am on Monday. Anthony Joshua, who was on holiday visiting family, was traveling in the back of a Lexus SUV when it collided with a stationary truck. Five people were involved in the collision.
Photographs from the scene showed the devastating impact, with the SUV's doors ripped out and its roof smashed. A Mitsubishi vehicle, believed to be part of Joshua's convoy, was seen parked undamaged just yards away. Miraculously, Joshua, who was seated behind the driver, survived the crash with no fatal injuries.
Footage circulated online showed the 36-year-old champion shirtless and looking dazed amidst the shattered glass of the wreckage. He was later seen in the front seat of an emergency vehicle, speaking to officials.
Aftermath And Tributes Pour In
While Joshua cheated death, the boxing community and fans worldwide are grieving the loss of Sina Evovle and Latif. Tributes have continued to pour in across all social media platforms, celebrating their lives and contributions.
A relative expressed profound shock at the news, hoping for Joshua's speedy recovery and offering prayers for the families of the deceased. The accident occurred just hours after Joshua himself had shared a light-hearted video playing table tennis, highlighting the sudden and harsh turn of events.
The investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing, but the incident has once again highlighted the dangers of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria's busiest highways.
