Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua Discharged from Medical Facility in Lagos Following Deadly Car Crash
Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua has left the medical facility, Nigerian authorities stated on Wednesday night. The 36-year-old was part of a serious road collision near Lagos on December 29th, a tragic incident that took the lives of two of his team members.
Under Observation for Minor Injuries
Joshua had been receiving medical attention while healing from his light wounds, his promoter confirmed on Monday. The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement on X that Joshua was deemed clinically fit to leave and heal privately.
“Joshua and his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two deceased friends as they were being prepared for repatriation,” the commissioner stated.
A Tribute to the Fallen
The victims of the crash were identified as Latif Ayodele, Joshua's trainer, and Sina Ghami, a conditioning specialist. It was also noted that the boxer was “heavy-hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two trusted companions.”
His release from the hospital arrives after the sports world had expressed condolences for the champion in the aftermath of the devastating accident.
