Boxer Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Car Accident in Nigeria
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been released from a hospital in Nigeria, following a car accident on December 31st. The accident, which occurred near Lagos, resulted in the unfortunate deaths of two of Joshua’s close friends.
Matchroom Boxing, the promotion company that represents Joshua, confirmed that he had been receiving treatment for minor injuries sustained in the two-vehicle collision.
Reports indicate that the vehicle Joshua was traveling in collided with a stationary truck on a major road outside of Lagos. A video circulating on social media showed Joshua exiting the vehicle, appearing to be in discomfort.
Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, released a statement confirming Joshua’s discharge from the hospital. According to the statement, Joshua was deemed “clinically fit” to continue his recovery at home.
Omotoso also noted that Joshua, accompanied by his mother, visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay their respects to his friends who passed away. The remains of the deceased were being prepared for repatriation later that evening.
The two individuals who lost their lives in the accident were Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, both of whom were close associates of Joshua.
Ghami served as Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, while Ayodele worked as a trainer. In a post made on social media just hours before the accident, Joshua shared a video of himself playing table tennis with Ayodele.
News of the accident and the loss of his friends has deeply affected Joshua, according to those close to him. He is currently focusing on his recovery and mourning the loss of his friends.
The accident occurred not long after Joshua’s recent victory in the boxing ring. Ten days prior to the accident, Joshua secured a sixth-round knockout against Jake Paul in a high-profile heavyweight fight.
The local authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the car accident. More information will be released as it becomes available. The community is mourning the loss of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
