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British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after being involved in a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends.
Ogun and Lagos states said in a joint statement that the former world champion was deemed fit to recover at home, describing him as “heavy-hearted” over the loss of his friends.
The 36-year-old was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major highway in Ogun State, near Lagos, on Monday.
The two men who died were Joshua’s close friends and team members Sina Gami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
The joint statement added that after leaving hospital on Wednesday, the Briton visited the funeral home where the bodies of his friends were “being prepared for repatriation.”
Earlier, Eddie Hearn, who has promoted Joshua since he turned professional after winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, paid tribute to Joshua’s close friends and team members.
Hearn posted on Instagram: “Rest in peace Latz and Cena.”
“We will greatly miss your energy and loyalty among many other great qualities. We pray for strength and guidance for all their family, friends and of course AJ during this very difficult time.”
Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, Ogun State Police spokesman, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said “investigations are still ongoing” and described the operation as “still confidential.”
Gami was Joshua’s full-time sports and exercise rehabilitation coach and worked with him for over 10 years.
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