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VIDEO: Tragedy Strikes as Nigerian Boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju Collapses and Dies in Ring

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

The Sporting World is mourning the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed and died during a fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The 40-year-old boxer was competing against Ghanaian fighter John Mbagunu, known as “Power”, in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the…

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OPINION: Pure Robbery in African Boxing: Investigation Needed to Preserve Integrity

Isaac Sanyaolu2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

This is pure robbery and it should be investigated before the Ghana Boxing Authority brings African boxing into disrepute. About two months ago, Ibadan-based boxer Rasheed Idowu, popularly known as “ID Buster,” destroyed his Ghanaian counterpart Bastie Samie in a UBO African Light Heavyweight challenge. After dominating the fight for two rounds and sending Bastie…