British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital and will continue his recovery at home, 2 days after a fatal car crash outside Lagos, Nigerian officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The two-time heavyweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medallist had been kept under observation at a Lagos Hospital after sustaining minor injuries in the collision on Monday. The crash claimed the lives of 2 close members of his team.
Lagos State Commissioner for Information Gbenga Omotoso said Joshua was medically cleared and discharged late on Wednesday.
“Anthony and his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two departed friends as they were being prepared for repatriation scheduled for later this evening,” Omotoso wrote on X.
Trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele and strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami died in the crash. Hours before the accident, Joshua and Ayodele had appeared together in social media clips playing table tennis.
Promoter Eddie Hearn paid tribute to both men in an Instagram post, writing: “Rest in peace Latz and Sina. Your energy and loyalty, among so many other great qualities, will be deeply missed. Praying for strength and guidance for all their family, friends and of course AJ during this very difficult time.”
Authorities said the vehicle carrying Joshua struck a stationary truck late on Monday morning along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway, a major route linking Ogun State to Lagos.
The incident has renewed attention on Nigeria’s road safety record. The Federal Road Safety Corps reported 5,421 deaths from 9,570 road accidents in 2024, representing 340 more fatalities than recorded in 2023.
Joshua, whose parents are Nigerian, last fought on Dec. 19, defeating YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul as he continues his pursuit of future title opportunities. He holds a professional record of 29 wins and 4 defeats, with 26 victories by knockout.
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