Tragedy Strikes: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies After Suffering In-Ring Collapse During Ghana Bout

The Nigerian boxing community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of ex-national and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju.

Persecondnews reports that Olanrewaju died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday in a video being shared on social media.

Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom boxing arena.

It was gathered that he was reportedly leading on points before the tragic incident occurred.

Olanrewaju had held both national and West African light-heavyweight titles.

The late sports icon’s profound impact on the sport in Nigeria and throughout West Africa has been widely recognized.

Meanwhile, his colleagues, admirers, and fans have been paying heartfelt tributes to his enduring legacy and celebrate his remarkable contributions.