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British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua<\/strong> has been released from hospital and is continuing his recovery at home following a tragic road accident near Lagos, Nigerian authorities confirmed Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The two-time heavyweight world champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist was admitted for observation after sustaining minor injuries in a car crash on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident, however, proved fatal for two senior members of Joshua\u2019s team.<\/p>\n

Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed that Joshua was medically cleared and discharged later that day.<\/p>\n

In a post shared on X, Omotoso revealed that Joshua and his mother visited a Lagos funeral home to pay their final respects to the deceased aides ahead of their planned repatriation.<\/p>\n

Trainer Latif \u201cLatz\u201d Ayodele<\/strong> and strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami<\/strong> lost their lives in the crash. Just hours before the accident, Joshua and Ayodele appeared together in social media footage playing table tennis, a moment that has since taken on emotional significance for fans.<\/p>\n

Promoter Eddie Hearn<\/strong> led tributes to the late team members, praising their dedication and loyalty in an Instagram post while offering prayers for Joshua and the bereaved families.<\/p>\n

Authorities stated that the vehicle carrying Joshua collided with a stationary truck on the busy highway, one of Nigeria\u2019s most heavily trafficked routes connecting Lagos and Ogun State.<\/p>\n

The crash has once again drawn attention to Nigeria\u2019s road safety challenges. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, 5,421 people died in 9,570 road accidents in 2024<\/strong>, marking an increase of 340 fatalities compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n

Joshua, who has strong Nigerian roots through his parents, last competed in December, securing a high-profile victory over Jake Paul. He maintains a professional record of 29 wins and 4 losses<\/strong>, with 26 knockouts<\/strong>, as he continues to pursue future title opportunities.<\/p>\n

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