The Secretary-General of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBOC), Remi Aboderin, has confirmed that the body of late Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju ‘Success’ Oluwasegun will arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday, June 17, at 4 p.m., nearly three months after the boxer died during a bout in Ghana.
Oluwasegun collapsed in the seventh round of his fight against Ghanaian opponent Jon Mbanagu on March 29 in Accra and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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The incident triggered widespread mourning and raised fresh concerns about medical oversight in African boxing.
Aboderin explained that the delay in transporting the body was due to limited cargo options, requiring passage through Lome (Togo) and Cotonou (Benin) before reaching Lagos.
“The journey has been logistically difficult, and because of that, the burial—originally planned for the same day—may now happen on Wednesday,” he said.
The NBBofC has been working with the boxer’s family to ensure a dignified burial, expected to follow Islamic rites. Friends, family, and boxing stakeholders are expected to attend the final ceremony.
Oluwasegun, 40, was a respected figure in the Nigerian boxing scene, known for his resilience and competitive spirit.
His death prompted reviews by Ghanaian and Nigerian authorities, with investigations highlighting medical lapses at the venue and a previously undiagnosed heart condition.
His burial, now likely set for Wednesday, June 18, is expected to mark the end of a painful chapter for Nigerian boxing while reigniting the call for stronger safety protocols in the sport.
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