British boxer Anthony Joshua Released from Hospital in Lagos Following Fatal Road Accident
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, local government spokespeople announced on Wednesday night. The fighter was part of a serious road collision in the Lagos area on Monday, a horrific crash that resulted in the deaths of two of his close associates.
Recovering from Minor Injuries
The boxer had been receiving medical attention 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 online that Joshua was declared medically stable to continue his recovery at home.
“Joshua and his mother were at the mortuary in Lagos this afternoon to offer their condolences to his two departed friends as they were being prepared for repatriation,” Omotosho said.
Remembering the Victims
Those who lost their lives were confirmed to be Latif Ayodele, Joshua's trainer, and Sina Ghami, a conditioning specialist. It was also noted that the boxer was “heavy-hearted and deeply emotional over the loss of his two close friends.”
The news of his discharge follows the global fight fans had expressed condolences for the fighter in the aftermath of the heartbreaking incident.