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.”
Police said that Rosa, 26, died, and two others are in critical condition.
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.”
The crash is still under investigation.
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