Eddie Hearn has given an update on Anthony Joshua’s return to training following a tragic car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of his close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries in the accident but managed to escape serious harm by switching seats before the journey. The former two-time heavyweight champion has now been seen back in the gym, resuming his boxing activities in Dubai.
Hearn, Joshua’s longtime promoter from Matchroom Boxing, met with Joshua and shared a post on Instagram, praising Joshua’s resilience and strength. He mentioned that Joshua is taking his time to recover and appreciates the support shown for his deceased friends.
The future of Joshua’s boxing career has been uncertain since the incident. Hearn stated that Joshua would be taking a significant break from the sport to focus on healing and making a decision about his next steps. He emphasized the need to give Joshua space and time to recover from the traumatic event.
Joshua has yet to address the speculation surrounding his boxing future but recently paid homage to Ayodele and Ghami on social media. Legal proceedings against Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash, are set to resume. Kayode faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving and other related offenses.
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