Written By Faith Mwende
Former West African champion Oluwasegun tragically passed away after collapsing in the third round of his Ghana Professional Boxing League fight against Jon Mbanugu at Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra.
The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) confirmed his death, stating that after receiving first aid, he was rushed to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.
Remi Aboderin, general secretary of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, described Oluwasegun as a “fearless” fighter and a true “ring warrior”.
“We are deeply devastated,” Aboderin told BBC Sport Africa. “We never imagined this, but we will stand by his family.”
Oluwasegun had an official record of 23 fights, with 13 wins and eight defeats, before facing Mbanugu.
