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01/01 08:58 CST Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after
crash
Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash
By OPE ADETAYO
Associated Press
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) --- British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in
Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash.
A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates
crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos. The two associates,
Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, were killed.
Joshua was released from a Lagos hospital on Wednesday afternoon, and he paid
his respects to his deceased associates at the morgue.
His promoter, Matchroom Boxing, told The Associated Press on Thursday: "As
reported, Anthony was released from hospital last night and will remain in
Nigeria over the coming days."
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AP sports: https://apnews.com/sports
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AP Sports Writer Steve Douglas in Manchester, England, contributed to this
report.
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