US EditionAnthony Joshua Returns to Gym for 'Mental Strength Therapy' After Nigeria Crash
Anthony Joshua uses training as mental strength therapy while mourning two coaches killed in the crash and assessing his readiness before deciding on his boxing future.
- Nineteen days after the crash, Anthony Joshua returned to the boxing gym nearly three weeks later and posted training clips on Snapchat showing him hitting pads, exercising, and riding a stationary bike.
- The crash on December 29 near Lagos killed Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele; Joshua sustained minor injuries, was treated at Lagoon Hospital, Lagos, and discharged on December 31.
- Joshua wrote on social media last week, `Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my brothers. I didn't even realise how special they are`, while promoter Eddie Hearn said he will take time to heal before deciding on a return.
- Scheduled comeback plans were set for later this year, including a possible Riyadh bout against Rico Verhoeven and a Tyson Fury buildup; Joshua had beaten Jake Paul 10 days before the crash.
- Authorities charged Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode with about 17 counts, including dangerous driving causing death, as the boxing community paid tribute to Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele.
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Anthony Joshua Finally Returns To Gym
British-Nigerian heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has returned to the gym for the first time in weeks. Joshua, who was involved in an accident while travelling to his hometown in Sagamu, Ogun State, has been mourning the loss of his two friends in the unfortunate encounter. The deceased friends are Kevin Latif Ayodele, his personal trainer, and Sina Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach. Joshua with his late friends before the accident…
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