Nigeria, June 6 -- The remains of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju, who tragically died during a bout in Ghana, are expected to be returned to Nigeria next week, following nearly two months of legal, diplomatic, and procedural efforts.

Olanrewaju, popularly known as "Success," collapsed in the ring during a fight with Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu on 29 March at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

He was later pronounced dead at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

His death triggered an outpouring of grief in Nigeria and ignited scrutiny over safety protocols in Ghana's boxing scene.

In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Rafiu Ladipo, confirmed that the long-awaited repatriation of...