The Ghanaian Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has set up a seven-member committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Nigerian boxer Oluwasegun Olanrewaju. The boxer, known as ‘Success,’ passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after collapsing during a bout against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Bukom
Tributes continue to pour in from the Nigerian boxing community following the tragic death of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju. Olanrewaju, 40, collapsed during a boxing match against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Nigeria Boxing Board of Control
A dispute has erupted between the Nigerian and Ghanaian boxing authorities over the circumstances surrounding the death of former Nigerian champion Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju. The 40-year-old boxer collapsed in the ring during a bout in Accra, Ghana, and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) has questioned
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
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
