Two days after he was hurt in a deadly car crash outside Lagos, Nigeria, British boxing star Anthony Joshua was released from hospital on Wednesday and will continue recovering at home, Nigerian officials said.
The two-time heavyweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist had been kept for observation at Lagoon Hospital with minor injuries following the Monday collision that killed two close members of his team.
Lagos state commissioner for information Gbenga Omotoso wrote on X that Joshua was discharged late Wednesday and medically cleared to recuperate 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 added.
Trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele and strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami died in the wreck. Hours before the crash, Joshua and Ayodele appeared together in social media clips playing table tennis.
Promoter Eddie Hearn paid tribute to both men, writing on Instagram: “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 Monday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a major route linking Ogun state to Lagos.
The crash has renewed focus on Nigeria’s road-safety record. The Federal Road Safety Corps reported 5,421 deaths in 9,570 accidents in 2024, 340 more fatalities than in 2023.
Joshua, whose parents are Nigerian, last fought on Dec. 19, defeating YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a tune-up as he pursues future title opportunities. He is 29-4 overall in his career, with 26 wins by way of knockout.
-Field Level Media
