Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju Passes Away After Collapsing in the Ring

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has officially confirmed the tragic passing of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during a fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Saturday night.

Olanrewaju was competing against John Mbanugu, popularly known as Power, in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the unfortunate incident occurred.

Midway through the contest, the 40-year-old fighter suddenly collapsed, prompting the referee to halt the bout and call for immediate medical intervention.

Despite urgent resuscitation efforts, he remained unresponsive and was quickly transported to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The GBA has since released an official statement confirming Olanrewaju’s passing, sending shockwaves through the Ghanaian and Nigerian boxing communities.

His death marks a heartbreaking moment for the sport, raising concerns about fighter safety and medical preparedness in boxing events.