Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, an expert boxer from Nigeria, died abruptly over the weekend after he collapsed within the third spherical of a light-heavyweight battle in Ghana, in response to officers.
Oluwasegun tragically died Saturday at Korle-Bu Educating Hospital, situated within the capital of Accra, after he collapsed lower than midway via his eight-round bout in opposition to Ghana’s Jon Mbanugu, the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) mentioned in an announcement.
Oluwasegun was dominating the battle, however started to falter within the third, in response to officers.
Slightly below three minutes into the spherical, Oluwasegun stepped again from his opponent and fell backward onto the ropes.
The GBA mentioned Mbanugu didn’t hit Oluwasegun immediately earlier than he collapsed within the ring. Video of the battle shared on social media supported this.
Oluwasegun appeared unconscious because the referee waved over for assist.
In line with the assertion from the GBA, the ringside doctor and paramedics tried to resuscitate Oluwasegun on the scene earlier than he was transported to the hospital, “where he was pronounced dead 30 minutes after arrival.”
No reason for demise has been revealed, however the GBA described the scenario as an “induced coma” in its assertion.
The World Boxing group additionally launched an announcement calling for “the urgent need for rigorous testing protocols to ensure the health and safety of our fighters.”
The GBA mentioned Oluwasegun was “declared medically fit by the Nigeria Boxing Board Control (NBBC)” previous to the battle.
“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I, on behalf of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Government of Ghana, extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who tragically passed away following his contest at the Bukom Boxing Arena,” Kofi Iddie Adams, the minister of sports activities and recreation in Ghana, mentioned in a press launch.
“We deeply empathize with the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBC), the entire Nigerian boxing fraternity, and the global boxing community over this irreplaceable loss. Gabriel’s untimely departure not only deprives boxing of an admirable competitor but also reminds us of the unpredictable nature of the sport we passionately love.”
Adams mentioned the ministry and the GBA will work with officers within the investigation into Oluwasegun’s sudden demise.
The 40-year-old boxer entered the battle with a 13-8 file, with 12 of these wins by knockout.
