A rising boxer from Connecticut died on Sunday morning in a car crash on Jan. 14, according to reports.
Showtime Boxing tweeted: “Our thoughts are with #ShoBox warrior Luis Rosa Jr.’s family, friends & boxing community after hearing of his passing from a car accident this morning.”
Our thoughts are with #ShoBox warrior Luis Rosa Jr.’s family, friends & boxing community after hearing of his passing from a car accident this morning. ?? pic.twitter.com/1cJmcZJb5Q
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) January 15, 2018
Police responded to calls of a crash near the intersection of Baker Street and Meloy Road around 2:13 a.m., Fox61 reported.
Police said that Rosa, 26, died, and two others are in critical condition.
Just received the terrible news that #boxing contender Luis Rosa, Jr. died early this morning in an automobile accident. He was only 26 years old. He came from a close and loving family; prayers to Marilyn and Luis, Sr. & family. #RIPLuisRosaJr ?? pic.twitter.com/L4xnJ9s9cC
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) January 14, 2018
Luis Rosa, Jr’s last #boxing match was Nov 10, 2017. Fittingly, it was #ShoBox @ShowtimeBoxing & it was a thrilling, toe to toe, FOTY candidate. He didn’t get the nod (could have), but he & @YuandaleEvans_ gave us something to remember. #RIPLuisRosaJr, a #fighter & a good kid. pic.twitter.com/5WMiLYcVTZ
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) January 14, 2018
Joseph Rodriguez, president of the Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven, posted on Facebook: “Today, we are a community in mourning. We have lost a talented young man, un orgullo boricua, Luis ‘KO’ Rosa. Luis was a rising star who was often seen jogging with pride on Grand Avenue or standing tall in the middle of the ring. He was a familiar face to so many in our New Haven community and beyond. On behalf of our PRU Board of Directors and larger community, I extend our deepest sympathy and support to the family.”
Investigators said that a Honda that was traveling south on a road in West Haven crossed over into the northbound lane, hitting an Acura driving north, NBC Connecticut reported.
The crash is still under investigation.
From The Epoch Times
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