BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE
Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. He was 40.
Olanrewaju 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 occurred.
The boxing community has been thrown into mourning following his sudden death.
His contributions to the sport in Nigeria and across West Africa have been widely acknowledged, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to his legacy.
He was former National and West African light-heavyweight champion,
He competed in 24 bouts with 13 wins, eight losses, and three draws.
