Boxing star Anthony Joshua treated for minor injuries and discharged in Lagos, after expressway crash in Nigeria that killed trainers Lateef Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from a private hospital in Lagos following a road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close associates, casting a shadow over the global sports community.
Hospital officials at Lagoon Hospital in Ikoyi confirmed that Joshua was treated for minor injuries and placed under observation after the crash. Doctors later cleared him to continue his recovery at home, saying his condition was stable and not life-threatening.
The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest transport corridors linking the commercial capital to the country’s interior. Authorities have not released full details on the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation.
Those killed were Lateef Ayodele and Sina Ghami, described by people close to Joshua as trusted members of his training and support team. Both men were regarded as experienced professionals who played key roles in the boxer’s preparation and career development.
Joshua, a former unified heavyweight world champion and one of boxing’s most recognizable figures, was traveling with the group at the time of the accident. Emergency responders transported him to the hospital as a precaution, given the severity of the crash and the fatalities involved.
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After his discharge, Joshua visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay his respects to Ayodele and Ghami, according to individuals familiar with the matter. No public statement has yet been issued by the boxer, who has largely remained out of the spotlight since the incident.
The deaths have prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and figures across the boxing world, highlighting the often unseen roles played by trainers and support staff in elite sports. Messages of sympathy have circulated widely on social media, with many praising the professionalism and dedication of the two men.
Joshua, 36, was born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian parents and has long maintained close ties to Nigeria. His presence in Lagos at the time of the crash had drawn attention from local fans and media.
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has a history of serious accidents, frequently attributed to heavy traffic, speeding, and road conditions. Nigerian authorities have repeatedly pledged upgrades and stricter enforcement along the route.
For now, attention remains focused on the loss of two lives and the recovery of one of boxing’s most prominent athletes, as investigations into the crash continue.