Ghana Launches Investigation Into Nigerian Boxer Segun Olanrewaju’s Sudden D3ath
Ghana has initiated an investigation into the death of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju, who collapsed throughout a bout against Ghanaian Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night time 15 in Accra on March 29.
Olanrewaju, a aged West African and nationwide light-heavyweight champion with a 24-wrestle fable, collapsed within the third round and changed into as soon as later pronounced dead at Korle Bu Instructing Clinic.
Ghana’s Sports actions Minister, Kofi Adams, confirmed that a committee would possibly possibly possibly be enviornment up for an intensive and clear probe.
The investigation comes amid allegations by the Nigerian Boxing Board of Regulate’s Secretary-Frequent, Remi Aboderin, that the wrestle failed to apply merely regulations, elevating broader concerns over fighter safety in professional boxing.
“It is finest by an investigation that we are able to resolve if the entire needed wrestle protocols had been followed, along side ringside safety measures and the presence of paramedics,” Adams said. “We want to institute a committee to glimpse into what took location, and I guarantee all americans that nothing will doubtless be lined up.”
