British boxer Anthony Joshua Released from Medical Facility in Lagos Following Deadly Car Crash
Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, Nigerian authorities stated on Wednesday night. The fighter was part of a serious road collision outside Lagos on the 29th of December, a horrific crash that claimed the lives of two of his valued colleagues.
Healing from Light Wounds
The boxer had been under observation while recuperating from non-critical injuries, his management team stated earlier on Monday. The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, announced via a post on X that Joshua was deemed clinically fit to “recuperate at home”.
“The boxer and his mother were at the mortuary in Lagos this afternoon to say their last goodbyes to his two deceased friends as they were being readied to be sent home,” the commissioner stated.
A Tribute to the Fallen
The two men who died were identified as Latif Ayodele, a fitness coach, and Sina Ghami, a strength and conditioning coach. It was also noted that the boxer was “heavy-hearted and deeply emotional over the passing of his two trusted companions.”
This update on his health follows the boxing community had expressed condolences for the fighter in the following the devastating accident.
