- Investigation Announced: Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced plans to establish an investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding Segun Olanrewaju’s death.
- Tragic Death: Olanrewaju collapsed in the third round of his bout against Ghanaian opponent Jon Mbanugu during Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on March 29.
- Accusations of Negligence: The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) has accused the Ghana Boxing Authority of negligence, alleging that the fight was staged without adhering to standard boxing protocols.
- Thorough and Transparent Investigation: Adams has assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and transparent, with a committee to be instituted to look into what happened.
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced plans to investigate the death of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during a bout in Accra on March 29. The investigation comes after accusations of negligence against the Ghana Boxing Authority, with the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) alleging that the fight was staged without adhering to standard boxing protocols.
Olanrewaju, a former West African and national light-heavyweight champion, had a professional record of 24 fights, with 13 wins, eight losses, and three draws. His death has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with Adams emphasizing the government’s commitment to uncovering the facts.
The investigation will examine whether all necessary protocols were followed, including the availability of paramedics. Adams has called for full cooperation from both the Nigerian and Ghanaian boxing authorities once the investigative panel is officially formed.
