Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has passed away after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday.
Olanrewaju was competing against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bukom Boxing Arena when he suddenly lost consciousness. Reports suggest he was leading on points before the tragic incident.
Footage of the moment he collapsed has surfaced on social media, sparking an outpouring of grief from the boxing community.
A respected figure in Nigerian boxing, Olanrewaju held both the National and West African light-heavyweight titles. His contributions to the sport across Nigeria and West Africa have been widely acknowledged, with tributes pouring in from colleagues and fans honoring his legacy
