Former West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has reportedly died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday.
Olanrewaju was competing against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena when he suddenly lost consciousness.
Segun, a 40-year-old veteran of the sport, was competing in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League’s Fight Night 15 when the unthinkable occurred.
Known for his powerful punches and resilient spirit, Segun had reportedly been leading on points in a competitive yet friendly exchange with Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power,” an Accra-born rising star in the Ghanaian boxing scene.
A widely circulated video on social media captured the moment he collapsed in the ring, further shocking fans and the boxing community.
Olanrewaju, a highly respected figure in Nigerian boxing, held both the Nigerian and West African light-heavyweight titles during his career.