A tragic incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday night when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed during a bout.
Olanrewaju, 40, was competing against Accra-born boxer John Mbanugu, popularly known as Power, in an undercard fight of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League.
The match appeared competitive but friendly until midway through the fight, Olanrewaju suddenly collapsed in the ring.
Seasoned sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah, who reported the incident, shared footage from the bout, showing the moment the Nigerian boxer fell to the ground, seemingly gasping for breath.
The referee and medical personnel quickly intervened and performed emergency procedures before rushing him to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Unfortunately, reports indicate that Olanrewaju succumbed to his condition despite medical efforts.
The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, with tributes pouring in for the late boxer.