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Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by Infoguy666(op): 4:50pm On Mar 30, 2025

The boxing world is in mourning following the tragic passing of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died after collapsing during a fight in Ghana on Saturday, ThisDay Nigeria reports.

Olanrewaju was competing against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena when he suddenly lost consciousness.

Reports indicate that he was ahead on points before the unfortunate incident occurred.

A widely circulated video on social media captures the moment he collapsed in the ring, further shocking fans and the boxing community.

Olanrewaju, a highly respected figure in Nigerian boxing, held both National and West African light-heavyweight titles during his career.

His contributions to the sport have been widely recognized, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, fans, and sports officials who remember him for his dedication and impact on boxing in Nigeria and across West Africa.

https://thisdaynigeria.news/2025/03/30/nigerian-boxer-olanrewaju-slump-dies-during-live-fight-in-ghana/

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by decatalyst(m): 4:52pm On Mar 30, 2025

Died while working to make ends meet.

So sad.

May the Lord console his family and friends.

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by inoki247: 5:05pm On Mar 30, 2025*

RIP...

Hope say dem no knack him juju....

Wu no get good health no dey near boxing.....

Who no get good health no suppose near ordinary Sport Betting talkless of boxing wey be physical....

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by obinna58(m): 5:06pm On Mar 30, 2025

Boxing should be banned for good

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by ecomalchemisttt: 5:06pm On Mar 30, 2025

This is #Expensive Pain.

Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by toboizilla: 5:06pm On Mar 30, 2025

That's why i dont like this sport, Boxing is not entertainment

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by marley145: 5:06pm On Mar 30, 2025

Rest in peace nna o

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by Guestmale: 5:07pm On Mar 30, 2025

What a sad news.

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by id4sho(m): 5:07pm On Mar 30, 2025

This is sad embarassed

😭

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by Chienex24(m): 5:07pm On Mar 30, 2025*

1000 ways to die.... Died fighting to earn a living....RIP

toboizilla:
That's why i dont like this sport, Boxing is not entertainment

Exactly.... And you can't say the opponent killed him. Aside military, I don't understand hitting someone on the face hard to earn a living, and it is approved. Most lose their sight , consciousness or death. They are simply candidates for the medics. There are a whole lots of sports one can engage in. If you must fight, then do WWE, which is an entertainment.

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by Hezzyluv: 5:07pm On Mar 30, 2025

God console his family.

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by Inspirer1: 5:08pm On Mar 30, 2025

obinna58:
Boxing should be banned for good

Yeah, just one strong wrong punch is fatal enough,,,,,,,scenarios like strong upper cut, or sudden punch directly to the nose.

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by Daddyboy21: 5:08pm On Mar 30, 2025

Ghana don back am jazz. Very wicked country. Spits! And he was ahead of him before he died. He is the winner of the match

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by Hussein052(m): 5:08pm On Mar 30, 2025

Boxing is not for the weak
Even those who are physically fit are becoming casualties of the sport

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Re: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana by wonder233: 5:08pm On Mar 30, 2025

He must have received a blow to the part of the head that caused internal bleeding.
Boxing, UFC, Slapping and a lot of "combat sports" are not really sports. The so-called entertainment is in people's inordinate craving for gore... Just like the gladiators in the colliseum in ancient times... With people yelling in delight as people hurt each other and the blood flows...

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