BREAKING: Tragedy As Nigerian Boxer Dies Fighting In Ghana

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed and died in the ring during a fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Ghana on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Olanrewaju was competing with Ghanaian fighter John Mbagunu, known as “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when he collapsed.

During the bout, Olanrewaju suddenly fell to the ground which prompted the referee to quickly call the attention of the medical team.

A viral video of the fight showed both boxers exchanging powerful punches before Olanrewaju staggered and collapsed, hitting his head on the ring.

According to reports, he was quickly rushed to the Korle-Bu teaching Hospital unconscious.

He was later pronounced dead, with reports suggesting he may have suffered a cardiac arrest.

He was born in Lagos and had 23 professional fights, winning 13, with 12 victories coming by knockout.

Olanrewaju had lost his last four bouts in a row before the tragic incident.

He was a respected figure in Nigerian boxing, previously holding both National and West African light-heavyweight titles.

The Ghana Boxing Authority is expected to issue an official statement as tributes pour in for the fallen boxer.