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Tragedy struck on Sunday, as a former national and West African light-heavyweight boxing champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, collapsed and died during a fight in Ghana.
Olanrewaju was fighting against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena when he suddenly lost consciousness.
It is understood he was ahead on points before he slumped.
A video of Olanrewaju collapsing in the ring has gone viral on social media.
Olanrewaju held both national and West African light-heavyweight titles during his career.
His contributions to the sport have been widely recognized, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, fans and sports officials who remember him for his dedication and impact on boxing in Nigeria and across West Africa.
In other news, The longtime principal owner of the Chicago Bears, Virginia McCaskey, is dead.
She died at 102 and was born Virginia Marion Halas in 1923 in Chicago.
Fox News reports that McCaskey controlled Chicago’s NFL franchise since 1983.
The report said she inherited ownership of the franchise after the death of her father and team founder George Halas.
McCaskey married Ed McCaskey in 1943, and eventually had eleven children together.
The McCaskey family has provided a statement via the Bears, saying McCaskey lived a “full” life.
“While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faith-filled life and is now with the love of her life on earth,” the statement read.
The Eastern Updates had also reported that Denis Law, the legendary Manchester United forward affectionately known as e“The King,” has died at the age of 84.
The footballing world is united in grief as it bids farewell to Law, a true icon and one of the game’s all-time greats.
