The mom of Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua has rushed to verify her son at a ‘very particular hospital’ in Lagos, the place he’s recovering from accidents sustained in a automobile accident on Monday.
Sports247 gathered that, some hours after Joshua survived the deadly accident that claimed the lives of two of his mates alongside Lagos-Ibadan expressway, his mum was at his bedside within the posh hospital the place the boxer was rushed to.
The accident, which occurred within the Makun axis of Sagamu in Ogun State, left two of Joshua’s trainers lifeless, following which a flood of messages of sympathy and condolences rolled in from all the world over.
Among the many messages was an emotional assertion and name by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who’s at present outdoors the nation, however rapidly received by means of to the hospital the place Joshua was receiving particular consideration worthy of his standing as an intentional star.
Sports247 gathered additional that Joshua is being handled at Duchess Worldwide Hospital, which has been rated Nigeria’s greatest non-public medical facility for the previous two years, because it ‘combines excellence in healthcare with a singular expertise of hospitality.’
Whereas Joshua’s shut mates, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died within the accident, the previous champion, who solely few days earlier defeated American social media influencer, Jake Paul with a sixth-round knockout in Miami, USA, complained of ache in his leg.
President Tinubu disclosed that he had been reassured that Joshua is receiving top-notch medical care and added that he had spoken to the boxer’s mom, Yeta Odusanya, who reportedly rushed to remain at her son’s facet within the hospital.
A authorities assertion quoted Tinubu saying, “I spoke with AJ on the cellphone to personally convey my condolences over the loss of life of his two associates.
“I needed him properly and prayed for him. He assured me that he’s receiving the most effective care within the hospital. I additionally spoke with AJ’s mom and prayed for her. She was very appreciative of my name.
“Moreover, I spoke to Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was within the hospital with them. The Governor assured me that he’ll do every thing doable to make sure AJ receives the absolute best consideration.”
