Nigerian boxer confirmed dead at Korle-Bu – Report
Tragic news has hit the boxing community as Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has been confirmed dead after collapsing during a fight against Ghana’s John Mbanugu on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Olanrewaju’s Sudden Collapse at Bukom Sports Arena
The boxer slumped mid-fight at the Bukom Sports Arena in Accra and was immediately rushed to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, reports from JoyNews’ Nathaniel Attoh confirm that he did not survive.
Disturbing Scene Captured in Viral Video
A viral video circulating on social media shows Olanrewaju helplessly hanging on the ropes before the referee noticed his condition and called for medical assistance. Health officials provided first aid treatment before transporting him to the hospital, but he sadly succumbed to his condition.
Olanrewaju’s Boxing Career
Before his tragic death, Olanrewaju had last fought Idowu Raheed at the Campos Mini Stadium in Lagos on December 24, 2024. He was known to have both Nigerian and Ghanaian parentage, making his loss deeply felt in both nations’ boxing communities.
Boxing Fraternity Mourns His Loss
‘Our priorities are wrong in Ghana’ – UG Sports Director on sports development Olanrewaju’s untimely passing has sent shockwaves through the African boxing fraternity, sparking conversations about fighter safety and medical protocols in the sport. As investigations continue, tributes are pouring in from fans, fellow boxers, and officials who mourn the loss of a rising talent.
