By Nodi Okonta

The boxing world is in mourning following the tragic passing of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died after collapsing during a fight 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.

Reports indicate that he was ahead on points before the unfortunate incident occurred.

A widely circulated video on social media captures the moment he collapsed in the ring, further shocking fans and the boxing community.

Olanrewaju, a highly respected figure in Nigerian boxing, held both National and West African light-heavyweight titles during his career.

A screenshot of the boxing bout shows Olarenwaju in red shorts.

His contributions to the sport have been widely recognized, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, fans, and sports officials who remember him for his dedication and impact on boxing in Nigeria and across West Africa.

See some reactions below:

@chimex55: “Why would the ref allow the fight to continue, after the sign he gave…poor from the officials.”

@VICKKYTEE5: “Paramedics no dey the venue?…none of them sabi do CPR?… May his soul rest in peace.”

@madukwe_john: “So sad, these boxers should go through thorough checks before climbing the ring.”

@Stonipre: “What’s the cause; heart failure, repeated, consecutive cases of undetected concussion, head & brain trauma?Boxing is a brutal sport. Repeated health checks/scans are imperative to guarantee safety & career progression. RIP, soldier. You left a legacy as an absolute gentleman.”

@BomeNehemiah: “This is sad,may he find eternal rest.”

@El_AfortunadoDD: “He must have heard a sudden heart attack. May confot his family.”

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