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Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu collapsed in the ring while taking on 22-year-old Ghanaian Jonathan Mbanugu at the Bukom BoxingArena as part of the Bel 7star Ghana Professional Boxing League.
A heartbreaking event has shaken the boxing world as he was later declared dead at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in the early hours of Sunday, March 30.
The bout, an international eight-round contest organized by Osibor Boxing Promotions, was in its third round when tragedy struck.
Known as Success, Gabriel Olanrewagu was a 40-year-old orthodox boxer hailing from Lagos, Nigeria. His professional record included 23 fights, with 13 victories, 8 defeats, and 2 draws.
His opponent, Jonathan Power for Power Mbanugu, a 22-year-old orthodox fighter from Accra, Ghana, boasted a strong record of 14 fights, with 12 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, maintaining a perfect knockout rate since his debut on December 24, 2023.
He is currently ranked 352nd in the world and 12th among 42 light heavyweights in Ghana.
According to sources from the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) and Osibor Boxing Promotions, an official report has been submitted to the Ghana Police Service, and the Nigeria Boxing Authority has been informed of the incident.
Gabriel’s body has been taken to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where it awaits an autopsy.
