🔗 Share this article Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua Released from Hospital in Nigeria Following Tragic Road Accident Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been released from care, officials in Lagos announced on Wednesday evening. The athlete was involved in a car accident near Lagos on the 29th of December, a devastating event that claimed the lives of two of his valued colleagues. Under Observation for Minor Injuries Joshua had been receiving medical attention while recuperating from non-critical injuries, his management team stated earlier on Monday. A government official, Gbenga Omotoso, announced via a post online that Joshua was deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at home. “Anthony and his mother were at the mortuary in Lagos this afternoon to offer their condolences to his two deceased friends as they were being prepared for repatriation,” the commissioner stated. Remembering the Victims The victims of the crash were confirmed to be Latif Ayodele, Joshua's trainer, and Sina Ghami, a strength and conditioning coach. Omotoso added that the champion was filled with sorrow and full of emotions over the tragic loss of his two trusted companions.” This update on his health follows the boxing community had expressed sympathy for the fighter in the wake of the devastating accident.