Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday.
Olanrewaju, a respected figure in Nigerian boxing, previously held both National and West African light-heavyweight titles before his untimely death
He lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena.
It was gathered that he was reportedly leading on points before the tragic incident occurred.
According to a video see by our correspondent Olanrewaju, also observed him collapse in a video being shared on social media.
The boxing community has been thrown into mourning following his sudden death.
His contributions to the sport in Nigeria and across West Africa have been widely acknowledged, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to his legacy.
