The boxing world has witnessed another tragedy. Nigerian experienced boxer Gabriel Oluvasegun Olanrevaju collapsed during a fight held in Ghana and passed away shortly after. The British BBC broadcasting company confirmed this tragic news, citing the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).
Details of the tragic fight
According to reports, 40-year-old Olanrevaju fought against local boxer Jon Mbang in the capital of Ghana, Accra, in the light heavyweight category. In the third round of the bout, he suddenly lost consciousness and lay motionless in the ring. After initial medical assistance was provided, he was transported to Korle-Bu Hospital. However, despite all the efforts of the doctors, he succumbed to his injuries.
His career and achievements in sports
Gabriel Olanrevaju achieved several successes during his professional boxing career. He recorded 13 wins (12 of which were by knockout), 8 losses, and 2 draws. He also held the titles of Nigerian and West African champion in his time and fought for the African championship.
Condolences from the boxing world
Olanrevaju's tragic death was met with deep sorrow in the global boxing community. The boxing fraternity paid their respects and expressed condolences to his family and loved ones. This incident once again highlighted that boxing is a dangerous sport and emphasized the need to strengthen safety measures during fights.
Officials and experts are discussing the necessity of developing additional measures to ensure the health of boxers. Stricter safety requirements are expected to be implemented in the boxing world to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
