Anthony Joshua left the hospital two days after a tragic car crash killed two of his close friends.
Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died when their car collided with a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos, Nigeria. Joshua suffered minor injuries and received immediate medical care. Officials confirmed on Wednesday that he has been discharged and can continue his recovery at home.
Paying respects at the funeral home
After leaving the hospital, Joshua and his mother visited a funeral home to honor the deceased. Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, shared a New Year’s Eve update on the incident. He confirmed in a joint statement with Ogun state, posted on X, that Joshua was clinically fit to recuperate at home. The statement added that Joshua and his mother were present as his friends were prepared for repatriation later that evening. Joshua has not made any public comment about the crash, his health, or the loss of his friends.
Support from the boxing community
The accident came just 10 days after Joshua defeated Jake Paul, breaking the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s jaw on December 19. Paul sent condolences after learning of the crash. “Life is much more important than boxing,” he said. “I am praying for the lost lives, AJ, and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident.”
Joshua also received messages of support from former rivals Francis Ngannou and Oleksandr Usyk. Tyson Fury, rumored to fight Joshua next, paused their rivalry to share sympathy. Fury posted a picture of Joshua with Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami and wrote: “This is so sad. May God give them a good bed in heaven.” He added: “There is no tomorrow, live, love, and give.”
