Anthony Joshua has arrived back in the UK after the devastating crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends.
The heavyweight boxer touched down at Stansted Airport on Friday evening aboard a private jet before being driven to his home to continue his recovery.
His strength coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif 'Latz' Ayodele, both 36, were killed when their vehicle smashed into a stationary truck near Lagos earlier this week.
The 36-year-old former world champion was pulled from the wrecked 4×4 but escaped with only minor injuries.
Funerals for both men will take place on Sunday at a London mosque, with family and friends gathering for a janaza prayer service and burial in the morning.
However, Joshua reportedly remains torn over whether to attend amid concerns his appearance could turn the solemn occasion into a media spectacle.
A source close to the boxer said: "Anthony desperately wants to pay his respects but he's worried about turning up and creating a circus atmosphere that takes away from the families' grief."
Meanwhile, Joshua's driver appeared in court yesterday charged over the fatal collision.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, faced four charges at Sagamu High Court including causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and operating without a valid licence.
The chauffeur, who has driven for Joshua's team for over three years, denied the allegations and insisted mechanical failure was to blame.
Remarkably, it has emerged the boxer escaped more serious harm only because Adeniyi asked him to move from the front passenger seat to the rear moments before impact.
Outside court, the driver's 19-year-old son Ifeoluwa defended his father, saying: "Dad never speeds, he sticks to the limit. He says the brakes completely failed - he was stamping on the pedal but nothing happened."
Defence lawyer Olalekan Abiodun told reporters: "This was a tragic accident. My client maintains the brakes malfunctioned. I understand Mr Joshua was initially sitting up front but was asked to change seats before they set off."
Adeniyi was released on bail following the hearing.
Joshua left hospital on Wednesday and visited the morgue to pay his respects to his fallen friends before flying home.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps has suggested excessive speed and a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre may have caused the crash.
