Anthony Joshua returns to training after tragic car crash
British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has resumed gym workouts following a fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members. The former world champion, who sustained minor injuries in the accident, shared a video of himself training as part of his recovery process. The crash deeply affected Joshua, prompting emotional tributes to his late coach and trainer. While his promoter Eddie Hearn believes Joshua may eventually return to boxing, his uncle has stated that the boxer has decided to retire.
Match highlights
- Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash near Lagos on December 29, resulting in the deaths of his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and trainer Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele.
- The accident happened 10 days after Joshua’s victory over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19.
- Joshua spent New Year’s Eve in hospital before returning to the UK for the funerals of Ghami and Ayodele, held at the London Central Mosque on January 4.
- Promoter Eddie Hearn said there is no rush for Joshua to decide on his boxing future and emphasized the importance of giving him time to heal.
- Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, stated that the boxer has decided to retire from boxing following the tragedy.
