Communications Director of the Ghana Boxing Association, Mohammed Amin Lamptey, has said that the boxing league will continue despite the death of Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju.
According to Mohammed Amin Lamptey, the boxing league will not be disrupted or put on hold because of the unfortunate death of Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju in the ring.
He indicated that like all things, life must go on.
He made this comment in reaction to the calls from the media and stakeholders for the league to be suspended to make way for proper investigations.
“It’s normal. It’s just like you and I are journalists. So, if today a colleague of ours has gone to cover an event and coincidentally or accidentally the person got injured and died in the process.”
“Must we also say that we aren’t going to practice journalism again? I don’t think so,” Mohammed Amin Lamptey said.
Gabriel Oluwasegun collapsed during a bout against Ghana’s John Mbanugu on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Bukom Boxing Arena and was later pronounced dead at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
In a press release dated March 31, 2025, Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams extended his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the ministry and the Government of Ghana.
He described Gabriel as a talented and passionate athlete who showcased immense courage in the ring, calling his untimely death an irreplaceable loss to the boxing community.
“We deeply empathise with the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBC), the entire Nigerian boxing fraternity, and the global boxing community over this irreplaceable loss,” Adams stated.
He noted that Gabriel’s tragic passing serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of the sport.
While awaiting the official medical report on the cause of death, Adams assured the public of the Ministry’s full cooperation with the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to conduct a thorough investigation.
He emphasised the Ministry’s commitment to improving the safety of athletes to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Minister extended his thoughts and prayers to Gabriel’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
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A Nigerian boxer sadly passed away during a boxing match against a Ghanaian opponent at the Bukom Boxing Arena last night. Rest in peace 💔🙏
— Dr Sneaker Nyame (@SneakerNyame_) March 30, 2025
