𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝘁: 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀’ 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗶𝗻-𝗟𝗮𝘄

By Prosper Mene

The family of the late Nigerian boxer Segun “Success” Olanrewaju has become embroiled in a public dispute, with the boxer’s mother accusing his widow of contributing to family tensions and making unfounded claims online.

Segun Olanrewaju, popularly known as Boxer Success, tragically passed away in March 2025 after collapsing during a professional bout in Ghana. His death sparked an outpouring of support, including public donations intended for his widow, Adebusola, and their two young children (aged three and two at the time).

Earlier reports highlighted the widow’s allegations against her in-laws. She claimed she was physically assaulted, harassed, denied proper mourning rites for her husband, and driven out of the family home. She also accused family members of questioning her fidelity and the paternity of her first child, as well as excluding her from decisions regarding her late husband’s affairs and related funds.

In response, the boxer’s mother, Mrs. Agnes Olanrewaju, has now spoken out publicly to counter these claims. She denied any maltreatment or neglect toward her son’s wife during their relationship, stating that she had provided support and worked to maintain peace in the family. She alleged that tensions had been building between the two families even before her son’s death, claiming the widow had left the matrimonial home prior to the incident. The mother further accused the widow of escalating the situation by making accusations against the family on social media.

Expressing deep grief, Mrs. Olanrewaju appealed to the public to hear her side of the story. She called for calm and urged the widow and her family to allow her to mourn her son in peace without additional distress.

The ongoing rift has also involved disputes over donated funds and assets left for the children’s welfare, leaving the young family members caught in the middle of the conflict.