Eddie Hearn recently updated on Anthony Joshua’s return to training at the gym following a tragic car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of his friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. Despite minor injuries, Joshua narrowly escaped the accident by switching seats before the journey. This week, the former heavyweight champion was seen back in action at a gym in Dubai.
Hearn, Joshua’s longstanding promoter at Matchroom Boxing, met with Joshua and shared a post on Instagram, praising Joshua’s resilience and strength amidst the tragedy. Hearn emphasized that Joshua is taking his time to recover and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support for the departed friends.
Speculation surrounds Joshua’s future in boxing post the accident. Hearn previously mentioned that Joshua would take an extended break from the sport. Hearn stressed the importance of giving Joshua space and time to heal from the traumatic incident before making any decisions about his boxing career.
Joshua has not directly addressed the discussions about his future in boxing. He paid tribute to Ayodele and Ghami on social media, acknowledging their significance in his life. The legal proceedings against Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash, are set to resume next Tuesday, with charges including causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid license.
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