Anthony Joshua continues his physical rehabilitation more than two months after the devastating car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people close to him.
The 36-year-old former heavyweight champion has been sharing footage on Snapchat showing intensive treatment being carried out on his ribs, which appears to involve painful therapeutic work.
The crash on 29 December killed his personal trainer Kevin "Latz" Ayodele and his long-standing recovery therapist Sina Ghami.
Joshua accompanied the images with a message: "Rehabilitation protocol. When you go thru certain things, you realise that you are stronger than you think you are."
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The fatal collision occurred just 10 days after Joshua had secured a sixth-round knockout victory over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami.
Ayodele had been a childhood friend of the boxer, while Ghami served as his dedicated recovery therapist for many years.
Both men were described by Joshua as his "brothers."
Anthony Joshua continues his physical rehabilitation more than two months after the devastating car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people close to him
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Following the tragedy, the two-time heavyweight world champion was transported back to Britain within days of the incident to attend the funerals of his fallen companions.
The accident has cast significant doubt over Joshua's immediate boxing future, with his previously scheduled March bout now cancelled.
Promoter Eddie Hearn remains confident that the two-time heavyweight champion will return to the ring, believing Joshua wants to honour the memory of his late friends.
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A comeback during the late summer months is becoming increasingly probable, with Hearn actively exploring opportunities for a July contest.
However, the promoter has acknowledged that Joshua's body has not yet recovered sufficiently for him to resume full training.
Speaking to Boxing Scene in February, Hearn explained: "I'm planning, but he's just resting and preparing.
"So for me I'm looking at options to get him back in the ring in July time."
Hearn revealed that the original strategy had been for Joshua to compete in March before facing rival Tyson Fury, 37, in August.
Latif Ayodele (right) and Sina Ghami (centre-left) had all travelled to Nigeria with Anthony Joshua | INSTAGRAM/HEALTHY_MINDSETThose plans have now been abandoned entirely.
"He's not fighting Tyson Fury next. He's going to come back I believe late summer, but physically he's not yet in a position to return to camp," Hearn added.
The promoter indicated that the viability of a July return will only become clear once Joshua resumes training, which he hopes will happen within the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Fury himself has emerged from retirement for an April bout against Arslanbek Makhmudov.