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Anthony Joshua released from Nigerian hospital following deadly car crash
Anthony Joshua was released from hospital after a crash that killed his strength coach and trainer; he remains in Nigeria to recover and paid respects at their funeral.
- On Wednesday, British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was discharged from a Lagos hospital after injuries sustained in a crash that killed two of his friends, officials said.
- On Monday, the vehicle carrying Anthony Joshua struck a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu at about 11 a.m., officials said.
- Both deceased were members of Joshua's training team, including Sina Ghami, strength and conditioning coach, and Latif `Latz` Ayodele, trainer and long-term friends; footage showed Joshua’s extrication and they posted a social media table-tennis clip hours before the crash.
- Joshua and his mother visited a Lagos funeral home to pay final respects as repatriation to the United Kingdom was scheduled for Wednesday evening, and officials said he will remain in Nigeria to recuperate.
- Joshua had been on holiday in Nigeria after his win over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19th, and emerging investigator reports pointed to speeding and a flat tire as key factors.
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