Amateur boxer KBlaq dies after brutal bottle attack in Ibadan

By Adejayan Gbenga

An amateur boxer popularly known as KBlaq has been tragically stabbed to death following a chaotic street brawl at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The fatal incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, leaving local residents and close acquaintances of the deceased in deep mourning.

According to online accounts, the athlete, whose real name was Kehinde, was allegedly not involved in the primary altercation that triggered the gathering.

However, an unidentified assailant arrived immediately after the initial confrontation had ended and slashed Kehinde’s neck using a broken bottle.

Despite efforts to save him, the promising young boxer suffered catastrophic blood loss and succumbed to his injuries shortly after the attack.

Consequently, grief and outrage have swept across social media platforms as users demand a swift investigation and justice for the late athlete.

Sharing further details, eyewitnesses and friends noted that commercial motorcycle operators present at the scene witnessed the sudden assault on the peaceful twin.

Confirming the tragedy on Monday, the Oyo State Police Command spokesperson DSP Olayinka Ayanlade announced that an official investigation into the homicide is now underway.