August 4, 2025

Ghana fight

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How bankruptcy led Nigerian boxer to death in Ghana – NBBofC

The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control says boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, was not granted approval for the fatal bout after his initial fight scheduled for Friday was cancelled after being adjudged overweight. The 40-year-old former National and West African light-heavyweight champion lost consciousness during his bout against Ghanaian

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Tragedy Strikes: Nigerian Boxer Segun Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Fight

The boxing community is in mourning following the sudden death of Nigerian boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who collapsed during a match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju, a former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena when

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