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Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies at 40 After Fight
Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies at 40 After Fight
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Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, known as "Success," made his professional debut on July 30, 2019. 31.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju died after a fight at the age of 40, media reported.The athlete lost consciousness in the third round of the light heavyweight fight against Ghanaian Jon Mbanugu, which took place on Saturday in Accra, Ghana. According to the Ghana Boxing Authority, Olanrewaju was rushed to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after receiving first aid, where he died 30 minutes later. Olanrewaju fought 23 times in his professional career, winning 13 of them (12 by knockout) and losing eight, with two fights ending in draws.
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Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies at 40 After Fight
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Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, known as "Success," made his professional debut on July 30, 2019.
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju died after a fight at the age of 40, media reported.
The athlete lost consciousness in the third round of the light heavyweight fight against Ghanaian Jon Mbanugu, which took place on Saturday in Accra,
Ghana. According to the Ghana Boxing Authority, Olanrewaju was rushed to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after receiving first aid, where he died 30 minutes later.
Olanrewaju fought 23 times in his professional career, winning 13 of them (12 by knockout) and losing eight, with two fights ending in draws.
