Anthony Joshua, the British professional boxer and former heavyweight champion, remains in Nigeria as he recovers from injuries sustained in a recent vehicle accident. The crash occurred on Monday on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a principal highway connecting Ogun State and Lagos, when the car transporting Joshua and two of his associates collided with a stationary truck.
Tragically, the accident resulted in the deaths of Joshua's strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami, and his trainer Latif "Latz" Ayodele. Following the incident, Joshua was admitted to a hospital in Lagos for treatment of his injuries.
On Wednesday afternoon, he was officially discharged after medical evaluations determined he was fit to continue his recuperation outside the hospital environment. Upon release, Joshua visited the morgue to pay respects to his deceased colleagues, underscoring the personal impact of the tragedy.
Joshua's management team, Matchroom Boxing, confirmed the boxer will remain in Nigeria in the ensuing days as he recovers. This aligns with his familial and personal connections to the country, where he holds national citizenship and briefly attended boarding school during his childhood.
Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information in Lagos State, publicly stated on Wednesday that Joshua's release followed a clinical assessment deeming him well enough to continue convalescence at home. Prior to the accident, social media content from Joshua and Ayodele depicted a casual moment of them enjoying table tennis, highlighting the camaraderie among those involved in the accident.
The event marks a significant moment for Joshua's career and personal life, stirring attention within both the sporting and local Nigerian communities as he undertakes his recovery.