Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua Discharged from Medical Facility in Lagos Following Fatal Road Accident
The British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from care, local government spokespeople announced on late Wednesday. The 36-year-old was involved in a car accident outside Lagos on Monday, a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of two of his team members.
Recovering from Minor Injuries
The boxer had been receiving medical attention while recuperating from non-critical injuries, his management team confirmed on Monday. The commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement online that Joshua was judged healthy enough to leave and heal privately.
“Anthony and his mother were at the mortuary in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two friends who passed away as they were being readied to be sent home,” the commissioner stated.
A Tribute to the Fallen
The victims of the crash were confirmed to be Latif Ayodele, Joshua's trainer, and Sina Ghami, a conditioning specialist. Omotoso added that the athlete was heartbroken and deeply emotional over the loss of his two close friends.”
His release from the hospital arrives after the boxing community had expressed sympathy for the star in the aftermath of the devastating accident.
