Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been released from care, Nigerian authorities announced on late Wednesday. The athlete was part of a serious road collision near Lagos on December 29th, a horrific crash that took the lives of two of his close associates.
Under Observation for Minor Injuries
The sports star had been under observation while recovering from minor injuries, representatives confirmed on Monday. The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, announced via a post on X that Joshua was declared medically stable to continue his recovery at home.
“Anthony and his mother were at the mortuary in Lagos this afternoon to say their last goodbyes to his two departed friends as they were being made ready for the journey back,” the official remarked.
Remembering the Victims
The two men who died were confirmed to be Latif Ayodele, Joshua's trainer, and Sina Ghami, a conditioning specialist. Omotoso added that the athlete was heartbroken and full of emotions over the passing of his two dear friends.”
His release from the hospital follows the sports world shared condolences for the fighter in the aftermath of the devastating accident.
