Former West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has reportedly died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday.
Olanrewaju was battling against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Ghana Professional Boxing League’s Fight Night 15 at Bukom Boxing Arena when he passed out.
Segun, a 40-year-old veteran of the sport, was participating in an undercard match on Ghana’s Professional Boxing League’s Fight Night 15 when the unimaginable happened.
Segun, known for his strong punches and resilient character, was reportedly ahead on points in a competitive but friendly bout with Mbanugu, dubbed “Power,” an Accra-born rising star in Ghanaian boxing.
A widely circulated video on social media captured the moment he collapsed in the ring, further shocking fans and the boxing community.
Olanrewaju, a highly respected figure in Nigerian boxing, held both the Nigerian and West African light-heavyweight titles during his career.
