On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, known as Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, tragically collapsed and died during a bout in Ghana. Fighting against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bukom Boxing Arena, Olanrewaju was ahead on points when he suddenly lost consciousness and was unable to be revived.
Olanrewaju was a former national and West African light-heavyweight champion, and his untimely death has deeply saddened the boxing community. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, Senior Special Assistant on grassroots sports development to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressed his shock and devastation over the incident. He called on Nigerians to support the bereaved family, acknowledging that Olanrewaju lost his life while striving to care for his loved ones and represent Nigeria with pride.
A video capturing the moment of Olanrewaju’s collapse has circulated on social media, shocking fans and colleagues alike. Tributes have poured in, honoring his contributions to Nigerian and West African boxing.
The boxing community continues to mourn the loss of a dedicated athlete who gave his all for the sport and his country.
