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The British boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, local government spokespeople announced on Wednesday evening. The 36-year-old was caught in a vehicular crash in the Lagos area on Monday, a tragic incident that took the lives of two of his team members.

Under Observation for Minor Injuries

The sports star had been receiving medical attention while recuperating from non-critical injuries, representatives confirmed on Monday. The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed in an update on X that Joshua was declared medically stable to leave and heal privately.

“The boxer and his mother were at the mortuary in Lagos this afternoon to offer their condolences to his two deceased friends as they were being prepared for repatriation,” Omotosho said.

Honoring the Deceased

Those who lost their lives were confirmed to be Latif Ayodele, Joshua's trainer, and Sina Ghami, a performance coach. Omotoso added that the boxer was “heavy-hearted and overcome with emotion over the loss of his two trusted companions.”

This update on his health follows the global fight fans offered its support for the champion in the aftermath of the devastating accident.