Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Fight

Conflicting claims about fight approval and reports of financial struggles add complexity as the cause of death remains under investigation.

Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, a former West African light-heavyweight champion, collapsed during the third round of a fight in Accra, Ghana, and died shortly after being taken to the hospital.
The Ghana Boxing Authority stated that the fight was sanctioned and Olanrewaju was medically cleared by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBC), but the NBBC denies approving the bout.
Reports suggest Olanrewaju decided to take the fight on short notice due to financial pressures, after being deemed overweight for a prior scheduled bout.
The exact cause of Olanrewaju's death remains unknown and is currently under investigation by authorities.
Tributes have poured in for Olanrewaju, remembered as a fearless fighter and a 'ring warrior' with an official record of 23 fights, including 13 victories.