Kofi Adams extends Ghana’s condolences to family of late Nigerian boxer

Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun, who collapsed during a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Saturday.

Oluwasegun was competing against Accra-born John Mbanugu in Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when he collapsed in the third round. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Reports suggest he may have suffered cardiac arrest.

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed his passing, sending shockwaves through the boxing community. A viral video shows the intense match moments before his collapse. His last recorded fight was in Lagos on December 24, 2024.