ACCRA, Ghana – Former National and West African light-heavyweight boxing champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, tragically passed away after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Olanrewaju, a respected figure in Nigerian boxing, was facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bukom Boxing Arena when the incident occurred.
Reports indicate that Olanrewaju had been leading on points before he suddenly lost consciousness.
Despite efforts to revive him, the boxer was later confirmed dead, sending shockwaves through the boxing community.
Olanrewaju, who held both National and West African light-heavyweight titles, was a prominent figure in the Nigerian and West African boxing circuits.
His contributions to the sport were widely acknowledged, and his death has been met with an outpouring of tributes from fellow boxers, fans, and sports figures.
His untimely passing has left a void in the boxing world, with many remembering him not just for his accomplishments in the ring, but also for his influence and dedication to the sport.
The boxing community continues to mourn the loss of one of its brightest stars.
