Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

What’s Happening

Listen up: Two of the former world champion’s closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.

Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash 6 hours ago Save Chris Graham Save socials Latif Ayodele (left) and Sina Ghami (right) were close friends and team members of Anthony Joshua British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends. The former world champion was deemed fit to recuperate at home, the Ogun and Lagos states dropped in a joint statement, describing him as “heavy hearted” over the loss of his friends. (yes, really)

The 36-year-old was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway in Ogun State, near Lagos, on Monday.

The Details

The two men who died were Joshuas close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. After leaving the hospital on Wednesday, the Briton visited the funeral home where the bodies of his friends were “being prepared for repatriation”, the joint statement added.

Earlier, Eddie Hearn, who has Joshua since he turned professional after winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, paid tribute to Joshuas close friends and team members. “Rest in peace Latz and Sina,” Hearn posted on Instagram.

Why This Matters

“Your energy and loyalty among so many other solid qualities will be deeply missed. Praying for strength and guidance for all their family, friends and of course AJ during this difficult time. ” Ghami was Joshuas full-time sport and exercise rehabilitation coach and worked with him for more than 10 years.

This could change the dynamics of the sport going forward.

The Bottom Line

Moment Anthony Joshua is taken out of car Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, Ogun State police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi dropped “investigations are still ongoing” and described the process as “still discreet”. The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) in Ogun state, where the accident occurred, has dropped preliminary investigations showed the vehicle had burst a tyre before crashing into the truck .

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