Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria
British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital following a car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and long-time team members.
The former world champion was cleared to recover at home after medical checks, according to a joint statement from the Ogun and Lagos State governments on Wednesday. The statement said Joshua was “heavy-hearted” as he continues to mourn the loss of his friends.
Joshua, 36, was a passenger in a Lexus SUV involved in the accident on Monday along a major expressway in Ogun State, near Lagos. The vehicle crashed into a stationary truck, killing Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, both key members of Joshua’s support team.
After leaving hospital, Joshua visited a funeral home where the bodies of Ghami and Ayodele were being prepared for repatriation, the statement added.
Ghami had worked with Joshua for more than 10 years as his full-time sport and exercise rehabilitation coach and played an important role in his fitness and recovery throughout his career.
Ogun State police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed that investigations into the crash are ongoing. The state’s Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) said early findings suggest the vehicle may have suffered a burst tyre before hitting the truck.
Joshua, who was born in Watford to Nigerian parents, was in Nigeria on holiday after his victory over Jake Paul in Miami on 19 December.
Several boxing figures, including former world champions Tony Bellew, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, have sent messages of condolence, offering support to Joshua and the families of the deceased during what has been described as a deeply tragic time.
