Eddie Hearn has given an update on Anthony Joshua, who has returned to training at the gym weeks after losing two close friends in a car accident. Joshua, aged 36, was in a serious crash in Nigeria that resulted in the tragic deaths of his friends and team members, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
Despite the ordeal, Joshua sustained only minor injuries after miraculously changing seats just before the accident. Recently, the former two-time heavyweight champion was seen back in action at a gym in Dubai, putting on his gloves once again.
Hearn, Joshua’s longtime promoter at Matchroom Boxing, met with Joshua and shared a post on Instagram, expressing admiration for Joshua’s resilience and strength during this challenging time. Hearn emphasized that Joshua is grateful for the support and love shown for his departed friends.
Following the accident, doubts loomed over Joshua’s future in boxing. Hearn mentioned that Joshua would be taking an extended break from the sport to recover fully.
Hearn stressed the importance of allowing Joshua the time and space to make decisions about his future without pressure. He emphasized that Joshua’s voice would be the only one that mattered when it came to determining his boxing career path.
Joshua has yet to comment on the ongoing speculation about his boxing future. Instead, he recently paid a heartfelt tribute to Ayodele and Ghami on social media, recognizing their significance in his life.
Meanwhile, legal proceedings against Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver during the accident, are set to resume this week. Kayode faces charges related to causing death by dangerous driving and operating a vehicle without a valid license.
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In a poignant statement, Joshua expressed the difficulty of coping with the loss of his friends and extended sympathy to their families, acknowledging the profound impact of the tragedy on everyone involved.