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Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, local government spokespeople confirmed on Wednesday evening. The fighter was part of a serious road collision in the Lagos area on December 29th, a devastating event that claimed the lives of two of his team members.

Healing from Light Wounds

The sports star had been under observation while recovering from minor injuries, his promoter confirmed on Monday. The commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement on social media that Joshua was deemed clinically fit to “recuperate at home”.

“The boxer and his mother were at the mortuary in Lagos this afternoon to say their last goodbyes to his two friends who passed away as they were being readied to be sent home,” the official remarked.

Honoring the Deceased

The victims of the crash were confirmed to be Latif Ayodele, a personal trainer, and Sina Ghami, a strength and conditioning coach. Omotoso added that the boxer was “heavy-hearted and overcome with emotion over the passing of his two dear friends.”

His release from the hospital follows the boxing community shared sympathy for the fighter in the aftermath of the terrible crash.