3 d. ago My husband begged for help but nobody cared until his death– Wife of late Nigerian boxer

The family of late Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, shares their thoughts with PETER AKINBO on his ambitions, character, and journey to Ghana How long have you been with Olanrewaju? My name is Adebusola Olanrewaju. I was with ‘Success’ for almost five years, and we were married for about two years. Our first child is Read More

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4 d. ago Guinness World Record: Bash Ali Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention As Alleged Corruption Stalls Historic Fight

In a heartfelt letter to President Bola Tinubu, renowned Nigerian boxer Bash Ali has expressed his frustration over alleged corruption within the government that has stalled what could be a historic Guinness World Record Boxing Championship fight in Nigeria. This event aims to be the first of its kind on African soil and promises significant […]

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6 d. ago Segun Success’ Death: Nigerian Int’l Boxing Ref, frowns at allowing boxers fight on short notice

In the wake of the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olusegun Olanrewaju, also known as “Segun Success,” international ring official and boxing matchmaker Olusegun Ayodele Adesanya has issued a condolence message to all boxing stakeholders, asking them to avoid allowing boxers to fight with little notice, just a few days away. Considering the circumstances surrounding […] The post Segun Success’ Death: Nigerian Int’l Boxing Ref, frowns at allowing boxers fight on short notice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Olanrewaju’s Death: NBB of C accuses Ghanaian Boxing Authority of negligence

Fresh reports have emerged regarding the sudden death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed and died during a read more Olanrewaju’s Death: NBB of C accuses Ghanaian Boxing Authority of negligence

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7 d. ago NBB Of C Accuses Ghanaian Boxing Federation Of Negligence Over Death Of Nigerian Boxer, Alleges No Medical Was Conducted

Nigerian Boxing Board of Control has accused Ghana Boxing Authority of negligence over the death of former champion, Segun Olanrewaju during a fight in the country. Speaking in an interview with TheCable, Secretary-General of the NBB of C, Remi Aboderin said that GBA did not adhere to the sport’s rules and regulations before staging the […] The post NBB Of C Accuses Ghanaian Boxing Federation Of Negligence Over Death Of Nigerian Boxer, Alleges No Medical Was Conducted appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago How bankruptcy led Nigerian boxer to death in Ghana – NBBofC

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 Read More

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8 d. ago Nigerian boxer collapses, dies in ring during fight in Ghana

A  40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League. The sad incident occurred at the […] The post Nigerian boxer collapses, dies in ring during fight in Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Who was Gabriel Olanrewaju? Facts to know about the Nigerian boxer who died in Ghana

The boxing community is in mourning following the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju, who collapsed and died during read more Who was Gabriel Olanrewaju? Facts to know about the Nigerian boxer who died in Ghana

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9 d. ago Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing during fight in Ghana

By Seyi Babalola Former West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has reportedly died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju was battling against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Ghana Professional Boxing League’s Fight Night 15 at Bukom Boxing Arena when he passed out. Segun, a 40-year-old veteran of the […] The post Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing during fight in Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing in Ghana fight

Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. PUNCH Online gathered that he was reportedly leading on points Read More

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