Overview
- Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports that any decision on Anthony Joshua’s return will come only from the fighter and that he will be given time to heal.
- Joshua’s close team members Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in the December 29 crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, and Joshua sustained minor injuries.
- Hearn emphasized Joshua needs physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual recovery before considering next steps in his career.
- Nigerian police have charged the vehicle’s driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, with dangerous driving causing death.
- Pre-crash talk of a potential Tyson Fury bout has been set aside, with Hearn expecting Joshua to spend considerable time out of the ring.