Howie Hall, a childhood friend of Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, Anthony Joshua’s late fitness trainer, has taken to Instagram to pay a tribute to him.
He also honoured Sina Ghami, the British-Nigerian boxer’s strength and conditioning coach who also lost his life in the car crash in Nigeria on Monday, December 29.
Both men were laid to rest in London on Sunday, January 4, with a sea of mourners showing up to pay their last respects to them, including Joshua, who escaped death in the accident with minor injuries.
Howie, in a post via his verified Instagram handle where he also shared their old pictures, admitted that he is struggling to come to terms with the fact that Latif and Sina are no more.
He said he could not find the right words to explain the impact they both had in his lives, hence, his decision to release their chats.
“I’ve woken up today with such a heavy heart 😔💔💔, procrastinating and putting off posting anything publicly. With so many people in attendance yesterday to celebrate you both, it feels like I’ve not had an inti’mate time to say goodbye properly. With everything happening so quickly, I’m still processing and struggling to find the words to explain the impact you both had. We have a place where you are both now at rest, so you will be seeing me to carry on our chats 🙏🏽,” he wrote.
Howie started by paying a tribute to Latif, whom he said has been like a brother to him since they were 17. Howie recounted how the memories they shared, including Sunday dinners at his dad’s house.
He thanked Latif for the energy and laughter he brought to every environment and for always showing up for him.
“@healthy_mindset We’ve been brothers since we were 17! The memories we shared from when we used to roll around in your red Astra, to football team mates, birthday celebrations, holidays, to Sunday dinners at my dad’s house. Thank you for the energy and laughter you brought to every environment and for always showing up for me. You will never be forgotten.❤️”
Paying a tribute to Sina, Howie said he would always miss their chats, where he gave him words of wisdom. Howie described Sina as an uncle, who always encouraged and impacted people positively.
He spoke about the countless jokes they shared from 21, which will now remain in his memory, forever cherished.
“@sina_evolve I’m always going to miss our chats, where you share your words of wisdom always. I’m going to miss your uncle Sina presence, always breathing encouragement and positivity into people, the countless jokes we shared from the age of 21 until now are priceless memories I’ll cherish forever ❤️ .”
To Joshua, Howie reminded the boxer that his brothers loved him and him that they are always available for him no matter what.
“@anthonyjoshua My brother, I can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through right now, but just remember your brothers loved you and we are here for you always no matter what. You are loved and remember to take time for yourself ❤️ R.I.P Latz & Sina #ForeverRemembered.”
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