Anthony Joshua Released from Hospital in Lagos Following Tragic Road Accident
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, local government spokespeople stated on Wednesday evening. The athlete was caught in a vehicular crash near Lagos on December 29th, a horrific crash that took the lives of two of his close associates.
Under Observation for Minor Injuries
The boxer had been under observation while recuperating from non-critical injuries, representatives confirmed on Monday. The commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed in an update on social media that Joshua was deemed clinically fit to leave and heal privately.
“The boxer and his mother were at the mortuary in Lagos this afternoon to say their last goodbyes to his two deceased friends as they were being made ready for the journey back,” Omotosho said.
Honoring the Deceased
The victims of the crash were confirmed to be Latif Ayodele, a fitness coach, and Sina Ghami, a conditioning specialist. It was also noted that the boxer was “heavy-hearted and overcome with emotion over the loss of his two close friends.”
His release from the hospital follows the sports world offered sympathy for the champion in the aftermath of the terrible crash.
