Pro Boxer Dies After Mid-Fight Collapse
The boxing world is mourning the loss of Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, a Nigerian pro boxer who died over the weekend in Ghana.
Olanrewaju squared off with Ghana's Jon Mbangu on Saturday in a light heavyweight match sanctioned by the Ghana Boxing Authority. Olanrewaju entered the eight-round bout with a 13-8 record while his opponent touted a 12-1 record.
But tragedy unfolded in the third round. It wasn't immediate, as Olanrewaju looked light on his feet while ducking Mbangu's left hook.