Famous boxing legend, Jeremiah Okorodudu, aka (Jerry Boy) died on Wednesday at a Lagos hospital.
Okorodudu, who fought on the banner of Nigeria in the middleweight boxing event at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States was 64 years old before his death.
Expectedly, boxing enthusiasts and his numerous on Social media recall exploits of a pugilist who punched his way to fame and brought honour to Nigeria.
“Jerry lived and died a boxer, he believed it, though, he was not treated well by his former employers (FMYS) in terms of welfare when he was there. but He soldiered on till he died.” Said Barnabas Ikpe
Others, Praised the boxer’s quest to live good and healthy life as he would have died long ago owing to neglect by the sports institutions in Nigeria. Severally took his employers to court for his salaries which was not paid until death took him.
“Jerry resorted to public appeal for funds to get medical attention as he was left no option” said a close ally.
The boxer, according to reports was ill and had to be rushed to hospital where he passed.
He was a bronze medalist at men’s middleweight boxing event of the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia.
He was survived by his wife Mrs Adenike Okorodudu and five children.
