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Boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju's Death in Ghana Prompts Safety Investigation

The Ghana Boxing Authority is probing the circumstances of the Nigerian fighter's collapse and death during a match, as disputes over fight approval and financial pressures emerge.

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Overview

  • Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, a 40-year-old Nigerian boxer, collapsed and died during the third round of a fight in Accra, Ghana, without receiving a punch.
  • The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) stated the fight was sanctioned and that Olanrewaju had been medically cleared by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBC), but the NBBC disputes this claim.
  • Reports suggest Olanrewaju took the fight on short notice due to financial debts after being deemed overweight for a previously scheduled bout.
  • The GBA has launched an investigation into the safety protocols and circumstances surrounding Olanrewaju's death, with unresolved questions about regulatory oversight.
  • Olanrewaju, known as 'Success,' had a professional record of 23 fights and was a former West African light-heavyweight champion.