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Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Fight

Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, a 40-year-old boxer from Nigeria, died after collapsing in the third round of a fight in Ghana against Jon Mbanugu, according to officials.
The Ghana Boxing Authority stated that Mbanugu did not hit Olanrewaju directly before his collapse, which was supported by video footage of the fight.
Olanrewaju received first aid at the scene and was transported to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead 30 minutes after arrival.
Kofi Iddie Adams, Ghana's Minister of Sports and Recreation, expressed profound sadness and highlighted the unpredictable nature of boxing.

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