By Goodness Ndukuba, Enugu on June 21, 2023

Nigeria’s ace boxer, Jeremiah Okorodudu is dying in a Lagos hospital without the ability to talk or walk and awaiting amputation surgery.

Okorodudu, 64, has been down for two years with partial stroke and diabetics that has brought foot ulcer awaiting amputation.

Adenike Okorodudu, his wife has thrown in the towel, adding that the family is out of funds and cannot cope with his treatment.

A cover photo clip is Okorodudu lying on hospital bed. 

Jerry as popularly known in boxing circles was a Bronze Medalist at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia. 

He was controversially edged out in the quarter-finals of the 1984 Olympic Games at Vigil Hills on split decision of 3-2 by North Korean Sun Sho Shp which the Nigerian camp vehemently protested.

That 1982 Olympics was where Nigerian Boxer, Peter Konyegwachie won Silver medal in the Featherweight category and the Nigerian 4 x 400 Relay Men won Bronze.

He was a Gold Medalist at the National Sports Festival, Oluyole ’79.

Jerry had 83 amateur fights and 40 professional bouts but the BOXING RECORD, a publication on World Pugilists’ wrote that Jerry had 21 international Pro bouts with 135 rounds and fought between 1986 and 1992.

His two memorable bouts will refresh boxing enthusiasts in Nigeria which was with Joe Lasisi. 

The first was at the National Stadium on July 28, 1985 where Jerry had to retire with a broken right arm in the 2nd round. 

In the second bout, both boxers weighing 172 Ibs each on Dec. 16, 1988 also at the National Stadium, Lagos. Okorodudu during the fight claimed he was thumbed by Joe Lasisi but the score card read 68-65; 67-66 and 66-67 in favor of Lasisi.

This, Jerry had earlier said he was inspired to go into boxing from secondary school in Benin City, Nigeria through the brilliance of the man “that flies like a Butterfly and stings like a Bee”, Muhammed Ali who he never met.

Sources said the boxing coaches, referees and boxers are planning to raise funds for his treatment and the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control may be coordinating the move after a video clip that shows Okorodudu trying to mutter some words for help.

His wife, Adenike may also be reached on +2348084200018 or send your token to his bank account: Jeremiah Okorodudu, Account Number 0011203501 Eco Bank.

Source Daily Sports Nigeria

Posted June 21, 2023

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