Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju has reportedly died after collapsing during a boxing bout in Ghana on Saturday.
Olanrewaju reportedly lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena.
Chronicle NG gathered that he was reportedly leading on points before the tragic incident occurred.
It was also observed him collapse in a video being shared on social media.
Until his demise, he was a respected figure in Nigerian boxing, having previously held both national and West African light-heavyweight titles.
His contributions to boxing in Nigeria and across West Africa have been widely acknowledged, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to his legacy.
