Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua Discharged from Hospital in Nigeria Following Fatal Car Crash
Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, local government spokespeople announced on Wednesday evening. The fighter was part of a serious road collision in the Lagos area on Monday, a horrific crash that took the lives of two of his valued colleagues.
Under Observation for Minor Injuries
The sports star had been receiving medical attention while recuperating from non-critical injuries, his promoter stated earlier on Monday. A government official, Gbenga Omotoso, announced via a post on X that Joshua was deemed clinically fit to leave and heal privately.
“Joshua and his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two deceased friends as they were being readied to be sent home,” the official remarked.
Remembering the Victims
The two men who died were identified as Latif Ayodele, a fitness coach, and Sina Ghami, a strength and conditioning coach. Omotoso added that the champion was filled with sorrow and overcome with emotion over the passing of his two dear friends.”
This update on his health comes as the sports world had expressed sympathy for the fighter in the aftermath of the heartbreaking incident.
