Anthony Joshua Leaves Hospital, Takes Remains Of Close Friends Abroad For Burial

British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, following the road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends- and standout trainers, Lateef Ayodele and Sina Ghami.

In a joint statement by the Lagos and Ogun state governments, Joshua was discharged in the afternoon on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, after doctors at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, confirmed he was clinically fit to continue his recovery from home.

The statement noted that the boxer was “heavy-hearted and full of emotions” over the tragic loss.

The accident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, and drew widespread public concern. Earlier on Wednesday, Joshua, accompanied by his mother, visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay his final respects as the remains of the two men were prepared for repatriation abroad for burial later that evening.

The two state governments again commiserated with the families of Ayodele and Gami, praying for the repose of their souls and for strength for their loved ones.

Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State also expressed appreciation to members of the public for the show of love and sympathy following the incident.

They further thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what they described as his fatherly support throughout the process, as well as the doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, for their professionalism and quality of care to Joshua and others injured in the crash.

The statement was jointly signed by Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos state commissioner for information and strategy, and Kayode Akinmade, special adviser on information and strategy in Ogun State.