Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Crash in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria – Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has been released from a Lagos hospital three days after being involved in a fatal car accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.

The British-Nigerian boxer sustained minor injuries in the collision, which occurred when the vehicle he was traveling in struck a stationary truck. He was kept under medical observation at the hospital as a precaution and has now been deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at a private residence.

The crash resulted in the tragic deaths of Joshua’s friends, identified as Lateef Ayodele and Sina Ghami. Following his discharge on Thursday, a solemn Joshua, accompanied by his mother, visited a funeral home to pay his final respects to the deceased. The bodies of Ayodele and Ghami are expected to be repatriated to the United Kingdom.

Nigerian authorities have confirmed that the driver of the truck fled the scene following the collision. Police have launched an investigation and say the truck driver is now wanted for questioning.

Joshua, 34, a two-time former unified heavyweight champion, has not yet made a public statement regarding the incident. The boxing community and fans have expressed condolences for the loss of his friends and relief at his discharge.