Late Nigerian Boxer Laid to Rest After Passing Away in Ghana Fight
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju, who collapsed and passed away during a fight in Ghana, was mourned as he was laid to rest in Nigeria. The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control stated that the circumstances of his fight approval were unclear.
Olanrewaju's body arrived in Nigeria nearly three months after his death, with reports suggesting he died due to cardiac arrest. The Ghana Boxing Authority donated to his family, and investigations into his death are ongoing.
Olanrewaju, a former West African super middleweight champion, had a professional record of 13 wins, 12 via knockout, and 8 losses. The boxer's passing has deeply affected the boxing community in both Nigeria and Ghana.
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