By Mark Vester
As reported several days ago, James Oyebola (18-4, 16KOs), a former Commonwealth (British Empire) heavyweight champion and bronze medalist at the 1986 Commonwealth Games, was shot in the face at close range at the Chateau 6 nightclub in Fulham, West London on Monday. He was listed in critical condition at a London hospital.
Doctors have now declared him brain dead and told family members that his condition would never change. The decision was made to take him off life support at 11:30am on Friday, when doctors will officially pronounce him dead.
“James’s condition has worsened and he is being kept alive on a life support machine in order for his family to pay their last respects. James is now brain dead. There will be a meeting tomorrow where two consultants will do legally required tests. But there's no chance, none whatsoever," Scott Ewing, acting on behalf of Oyebola said.
According to police reports and witnesses, Oyebola told three patrons at the club to put out their cigarettes on behalf of the club's owner, who is a close friend. Later that night, the same three men were leaving the club as one them walked up to Oyebola and began to fire a gun, hitting him in the face and the leg. The three men fled the scene.
Scotland Yard have not recovered the murder weapon are currently hunting his attackers.
Oyebola, 47, was a fan favorite in UK, made popular by his 85-inch reach and 6'9 frame. He was managed as a pro by well-known UK promoter Frank Maloney.
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