{"id":96734,"date":"2025-04-03T17:22:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/nigerian-boxer-gabriel-olanrewaju-dies-after-collapsing-in-ghana-bout"},"modified":"2025-04-03T17:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:22:59","slug":"nigerian-boxer-gabriel-olanrewaju-dies-after-collapsing-in-ghana-bout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/nigerian-boxer-gabriel-olanrewaju-dies-after-collapsing-in-ghana-bout","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju Dies after Collapsing in Ghana Bout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>A widely circulated video on social media captured the moment he collapsed in the ring, prompting immediate concern from fans and officials.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Nigerian light-heavyweight boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed and died during a bout against Ghanaian opponent Jonathan Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Saturday, March 29, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Olanrewaju, known in the boxing community as &#8220;Success,&#8221; was a former National and West African light-heavyweight champion.<\/p>\n<p>The bout was part of Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League. Reports indicate that Olanrewaju was leading on points before the incident occurred.<\/p>\n<p>He suffered what appeared to be a cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n<p>A widely circulated video on social media captured the moment he collapsed in the ring, prompting immediate concern from fans and officials.<\/p>\n<p>He was taken to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.<\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) confirmed the news of his death, stating that, after receiving first aid, he was rushed to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where he was pronounced dead 30 minutes after arrival.<\/p>\n<p>The general secretary of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, Remi Aboderin, described Oluwasegun as a &#8220;fearless&#8221; fighter who died a &#8220;ring warrior&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are really devastated,&#8221; Aboderin told BBC Sport Africa.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;[This] is not something we envisaged. We will live up to our responsibility and make sure that we stand [by] the family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Oluwasegun had an official record of 23 fights, with 13 victories and eight defeats, before his bout with Mbanugu.<\/p>\n<p>Olanrewaju&#8217;s boxing career began in 2019, and he quickly made a name for himself by securing both national and West African titles.<\/p>\n<p>His professional record stood at 13 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws, with 12 of his victories coming by knockout.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic event has cast a somber mood over the boxing communities in both Nigeria and Ghana, highlighting the inherent risks associated with the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Fans and fellow athletes have taken to social media to pay tribute to Olanrewaju, remembering him for his dedication, sportsmanship, and contributions to boxing in West Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The GBA has announced plans to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Olanrewaju&#8217;s death to ensure all safety protocols were adhered to during the bout.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the critical importance of stringent health and safety measures in combat sports.<\/p>\n<p>The entire boxing world mourns the loss of Gabriel &#8220;Success&#8221; Olanrewaju, whose legacy will be remembered in the annals of African boxing history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ghana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. A widely circulated video on social media captured the moment he collapsed in the ring, prompting immediate concern from fans and officials. Nigerian light-heavyweight boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed and died during a bout against Ghanaian opponent Jonathan Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Saturday, March 29, 2025. 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