Nigerian boxer collapses, dies during fight in Ghana

Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion Segun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana.

It was gathered that Olanrewaju collapsed while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Olanrewaju was leading on points before he lost consciousness during the fight.

Olanrewaju suddenly fell to the canvas mid-fight, prompting the referee to immediately call for medical assistance.

Medical professionals rushed to the scene, but despite the attempts to revive him, the boxer was pronounced dead, with reports suggesting he may have suffered cardiac arrest.

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A video of the fight shared on social media showed both boxers fiercely trading punches before Olanrewaju stumbled and collapsed.

However, this occurred with only 15 seconds left in the third round of their scheduled eight-round bout.

Olanrewaju, a respected figure in Nigerian boxing, previously held both National and West African light-heavyweight titles.

According to BoxRec, Olanrewaju, born in Lagos, had an extensive boxing career, competing in 23 professional fights, securing 13 wins, with 12 coming by knockout.

He suffered eight defeats and recorded two draws in his career.

However, he had been struggling in recent years, suffering four consecutive losses before his tragic death.

His most recent fight was on December 24, 2024, suffering a defeat to Idowu Rasheed at the Campos Mini Stadium in Lagos.

The Star