British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital on 31 December, 2025, according to a Joint Statement by the Ogun and Lagos Governments.
Joshua, thirty-six (36) years of age, was discharged from the Lagoon Hospital in Ikoyi after being “deemed clinical fit to recuperate from home”.
The unfortunate incident happened along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State some days after he defeated American Youtuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, in a fight in Miami, United States (US).
The fight, that led to Paul landing in hospital with a jaw broken in two separate places, only lasted six (6) rounds.
Joshua survived with injuries, but sadly lost two of his friends, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami, in the road mishap.
Alongside his mother, the two-time heavyweight champion, visited the funeral home in Lagos to pay their final respects to his two deported friends being prepared for repatriation.
The Joint Statement on Wednesday 31 December, 2025, signed by Gbenga Omotosho, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State Government; and Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser Information and Strategy, Ogun State Government, reads:
“The governments of Lagos and Ogun states once again, commiserate with the families of the two young men Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami who tragically and unfortunately lost their lives in the road accident involving Anthony Joshua on the 29th Dec 2025 . We pray The Almighty grant the repose of their souls whilst granting their families and loved ones the fortitude to bear this very sad and painful loss.
“Anthony Joshua was discharged from hospital late this afternoon though heavy hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends he was deemed clinical fit to recuperate from home.
“Anthony and his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two deported friends as they were being prepared for repatriation scheduled for later this evening.
“Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu deeply appreciate the public concern and show of love and affection over this very sad and unfortunate incident.
*They also appreciate Mr President. His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for all fatherly support he gave through out the process.”
