Wife and sisters broke down in tears as Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju’s body finally arrived in Lagos after three months
The late boxer had collapsed in the ring on March 29 during a bout against Ghanaian fighter Jon Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. He was rushed to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The Ghana Boxing Authority and the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control worked together to repatriate the dead boxer’s body
Investigation revealed Olanrewaju had an enlarged heart, a condition that contributed to his tragic death in the ring
