Two-time former heavyweight world champion and Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital following a tragic road accident near Lagos that claimed the lives of two of his close associates.
The crash occurred on Monday (local time) and resulted in the deaths of Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and trainer, Latif Ayodele, both members of his core team.
Joshua Deemed Clinically Fit
Joshua was admitted to Lagoon Hospital in Lagos and placed under medical observation after sustaining minor injuries. His promoter confirmed on Monday that the boxer was stable and recovering well.
In an update on X, Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, announced that Joshua was discharged late Wednesday afternoon after doctors certified him medically fit to continue recuperation at home.
“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 said.
Shock and Grief Across Boxing Community
The deaths of Ghami and Ayodele have sent shockwaves through the boxing world. Just hours before the accident, Joshua and Ayodele had shared light-hearted moments on social media, posting clips of themselves playing table tennis.
Renewed Road Safety Concerns
The incident has reignited public concern over road safety in Nigeria, where traffic accidents remain a major issue.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria recorded 9,570 road accidents and 5,421 deaths in 2024, representing an increase of 340 fatalities compared to 2023.
Recent Career Activity
Joshua had recently defeated YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19, a bout he used to sharpen his conditioning as he positions himself for a return to elite heavyweight title contention.
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