Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday.
He lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena.
He was reportedly leading on points before the tragic incident which was captured in a viral video occurred
Olanrewaju 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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