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 lost consciousness while competing against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at “Fight Night 15” of the “Ghana Professional Boxing League” at “Bukom Boxing Arena.”
It was gathered that he was ahead on points before the unfortunate incident occurred.
A video circulating on social media captures the moment he collapsed.
The boxing community is in mourning following his sudden passing.
Olanrewaju, a highly regarded figure in Nigerian boxing, had previously held both the “National” and “West African light-heavyweight” titles.
His impact on the sport in Nigeria and across West Africa has been widely recognized, with colleagues and fans honoring his legacy.
