A Nigerian boxer, Segun Olanrewaju, collapsed and passed away during a match against a Ghanaian opponent.
The tragic incident was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @oxygist, who detailed how Olanrewaju slumped mid-fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
The post’s caption read: “Heartbreaking moment a Nigerian boxer, Segun Olanrewaju, collapses and passes away in the ring during a match against a Ghanaian opponent last night 💔😢.”
As the post gained traction, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section to express their shock and condolences.
See some reactions below:
@chimex55: “Why would the ref allow the fight to continue, after the sign he gave…poor from the officials.”
@VICKKYTEE5: “Paramedics no dey the venue?…none of them sabi do CPR?… May his soul rest in peace.”
@madukwe_john: “So sad, these boxers should go through thorough checks before climbing the ring.”
@Stonipre: “What’s the cause; heart failure, repeated, consecutive cases of undetected concussion, head & brain trauma?Boxing is a brutal sport. Repeated health checks/scans are imperative to guarantee safety & career progression. RIP, soldier. You left a legacy as an absolute gentleman.”
@BomeNehemiah: “This is sad,may he find eternal rest.”
@El_AfortunadoDD: “He must have heard a sudden heart attack. May confot his family.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Heartbreåking moment a Nigerian boxer, Segun Olanrewaju collapses and d!es in the ring during a match against a Ghanaian opponent at the Bukom Boxing Arena last night💔😢
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— Oxygist (@oxygist) March 30, 2025
