Jerry Okorodudu’s family announces burial date of late boxing legend

By Ifeanyi Eduzor
Family of the late flamboyant boxer and ex- Olympian Jeremiah Okorodudu has announced that he will be buried on August,12 in his home town Agbarha- Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The late Okorodudu, 64, a one time Commonwealth bronze medalist died on June, 28 at the Brighton Hospital, Lawanson, Surulere, Lagos after suffering from partial stroke and toe cancer
According to a statement by the family made available to newstap.com.ng, his home ward journey will begin with a candle light on August, 4 at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos starting from 6pm- 8pm while his lying in state will be on August, 9 at the Ogbe Stadium, Benin City Edo State by 2-4pm.
His internment will be at his family home at Kingsley Ajirefe Street besides Chief Ominimini compound opposite Bruce Onobralkpea Art Gallery , Agbarha-Otor on August 12.
The late Okorodudu a one time assistant boxing coach with the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development is survived by wives, children, brothers, sisters and numerous relations