Former West African and National light-heavyweight champion Segun “Success” Olanrewaju passed away on Saturday after passing out during a boxing match in Ghana.
Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena.
PUNCH Online gathered that he was reportedly leading on points before the tragic incident occurred.
PUNCH Online also observed him collapse in a video being shared on social media.
The boxing community has been thrown into mourning following his sudden death.
Olanrewaju, a respected figure in Nigerian boxing, previously held both national and West African light-heavyweight titles.
His contributions to the sport in Nigeria and across West Africa have been widely acknowledged, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to his legacy.
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