Tributes have continued to pour in from across the Nigerian boxing community following the tragic death of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who collapsed during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Nigeria Boxing Board of Control Chairman, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, expressed his condolences saying, “It is unfortunate we had to lose him, and may his soul rest in peace.
“We are alive to our responsibilities concerning this tragic incident, and we will do all in our power to ensure all hidden facts about this death in the ring are unveiled and unravelled.
Ladipo added that the NBBofC met with the family in Ogun State on Monday for commiseration – a wife and three children survive Olanrewaju.
NBBofC secretary general Remi Aboderin, who was part of the visit to the late boxer’s family, added, “Our deepest condolences to the family of the fallen “Ring Soldier” Oluwasegun “Success” Olanrewaju, may his amiable soul rest in perfect peace.”
Nigeria Boxing Federation interim president, Azania Omo-Agege, also expressed his sadness at the passing of Olanrewaju.
“It’s unfortunate this occurred, he’s a professional boxer, but that doesn’t take away the fact that he’s a Nigerian and one of us,” Omo-Agege said.
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