Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua released from hospital after road crash

Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital

JOSHUA ACCIDENTE (Federal Road Safety Corps)

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British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital, Nigerian authorities said late Wednesday night.

The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday which killed two of his close associates and team members.

Joshua had been under “observation” while recovering from minor injuries, his promoter said Monday.

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