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Former Nigerian boxer, Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Okorodudu has reportedly passed away after battling foot ulcer.
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His wife, Adenike Okorodudu, confirmed the unfortunate news on Wednesday night.
Jerry, who competed in the men’s middleweight event at the 1984 Summer Olympics, died at a private hospital in Lawandon, Lagos.
Remi Aboderin, the Secretary-General, Nigeria Boxing Board of Control and the President, West Africa Boxing Union, also confirmed the Olympian’s demise.
He said, “It is true about his death. I just confirmed it after you called me and I reached out to some colleagues. It is unfortunate that he died this way, and I am actually lost for words. May his soul rest in peace,” he said.