R.I.P. James Oyebola

Romultiltus · 07-27-2007, 06:22 PM

(Yet another senseless death in the world of boxing...)

Oyebola dies after shooting
Friday, July 27 2007

Former WBC international heavyweight title James Oyebola has sadly passed away after doctors switched off a life-support machine in a London Hospital. The 47-year-old fighter never regained consciousness after he was senselessly shot in the back of the head on Monday after asking some bar patrons to stop smoking. Police are looking for suspects. Oyebola had an 18-4-1 record with 16 KOs, his last fight was in 1996 against Julian Francis. Fightnews send condolences to the Oyebola family.

Ian Lord · 07-27-2007, 06:40 PM

Tragic news. I heard about the shooting and that the doctors didn't have much hope for him. It beggars belief.

Tommysixfingers · 10-09-2008, 02:30 PM

Today I read that Oyebolas killer was sentenced to 28 years in prison.

teakle · 10-09-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommysixfingers

Today I read that Oyebolas killer was sentenced to 28 years in prison.

Thankfully, a minimum of 28 years... although subject to certain appeal.

Mad Bomber · 10-09-2008, 08:00 PM

28 years is not long enough.

wildhawke11 · 10-09-2008, 11:11 PM

Bring back the FXXXing death penalty, society has got to soft on the bad guys now, there laughing at us. Let's see if they would still laugh if they had to take that last walk to go to the same place they sent there victims.

wildhawke11 · 10-09-2008, 11:33 PM

From the BBC

Life term for smoking row killer

Kanyanta Mulenga shot James Oyebola in the neck and leg

A convicted drug dealer has been jailed for life for murdering an ex-British boxing champion in a row over smoking.

James Oyebola, 46, a former heavyweight champion, was shot in the neck at Chateau 6 in Fulham, south-west London.

Kanyanta Mulenga, of Putney, south-west London, denied murdering Mr Oyebola after the ex-boxer asked a group of men to stop smoking, the Old Bailey heard.

Mulenga, 23, was told he must serve a minimum of 28 years in prison for the attack in July 2007.

Judge Peter Rook told the killer: "This was nothing short of a brutal killing carried out for the most trivial of reasons."

Mulenga gunned down Mr Oyebola with a converted replica automatic pistol three weeks after the ban on lighting up in public places came into force in July last year.

He had managed to walk into the bar with the gun hidden in his waistband because the metal detector at the venue was out of use.

The judge said, while he had not gone there intending to kill, he clearly had the gun with him, intending to use it if necessary.

Mr Oyebola, who won a bronze medal in the 1986 Commonwealth Games, was enjoying a quiet drink when trouble erupted.

After seeing Mr Oyebola stand up next to one friend, Mulenga pulled the gun from his waistband and fired a warning shot - but the former boxer "stood his ground" so the gunman turned the weapon on him.

Judge Rook said: "This is a truly tragic case. James Oyebola was said to be in a happy mood that night, politely telling people that they should not smoke."

He told the gunman: "You are part of the gun culture that blights our cities."

Mulenga had been jailed for 30 months in September 2005 for possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.

07-27-2007, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Romultiltus Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 12,155	R.I.P. James Oyebola (Yet another senseless death in the world of boxing...) Oyebola dies after shooting Friday, July 27 2007 Former WBC international heavyweight title James Oyebola has sadly passed away after doctors switched off a life-support machine in a London Hospital. The 47-year-old fighter never regained consciousness after he was senselessly shot in the back of the head on Monday after asking some bar patrons to stop smoking. Police are looking for suspects. Oyebola had an 18-4-1 record with 16 KOs, his last fight was in 1996 against Julian Francis. Fightnews send condolences to the Oyebola family. __________________ UTBA Links Page

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Ian Lord All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coventry, England. Posts: 1,269	Tragic news. I heard about the shooting and that the doctors didn't have much hope for him. It beggars belief. __________________ Global Boxing Association No Holds Barred Universal Team Boxing Association Coventry Hitmen [Owner/GM/Coach]

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Mad Bomber All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,115	28 years is not long enough. __________________ Keep on Punchin' There are three things that go on a fighter, first your reflexes go, then your chin goes, and then your friends go. Willie Pep

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wildhawke11 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,834	Bring back the FXXXing death penalty, society has got to soft on the bad guys now, there laughing at us. Let's see if they would still laugh if they had to take that last walk to go to the same place they sent there victims.

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wildhawke11 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,834	From the BBC Life term for smoking row killer Kanyanta Mulenga shot James Oyebola in the neck and leg A convicted drug dealer has been jailed for life for murdering an ex-British boxing champion in a row over smoking. James Oyebola, 46, a former heavyweight champion, was shot in the neck at Chateau 6 in Fulham, south-west London. Kanyanta Mulenga, of Putney, south-west London, denied murdering Mr Oyebola after the ex-boxer asked a group of men to stop smoking, the Old Bailey heard. Mulenga, 23, was told he must serve a minimum of 28 years in prison for the attack in July 2007. Judge Peter Rook told the killer: "This was nothing short of a brutal killing carried out for the most trivial of reasons." Mulenga gunned down Mr Oyebola with a converted replica automatic pistol three weeks after the ban on lighting up in public places came into force in July last year. He had managed to walk into the bar with the gun hidden in his waistband because the metal detector at the venue was out of use. The judge said, while he had not gone there intending to kill, he clearly had the gun with him, intending to use it if necessary. Mr Oyebola, who won a bronze medal in the 1986 Commonwealth Games, was enjoying a quiet drink when trouble erupted. After seeing Mr Oyebola stand up next to one friend, Mulenga pulled the gun from his waistband and fired a warning shot - but the former boxer "stood his ground" so the gunman turned the weapon on him. Judge Rook said: "This is a truly tragic case. James Oyebola was said to be in a happy mood that night, politely telling people that they should not smoke." He told the gunman: "You are part of the gun culture that blights our cities." Mulenga had been jailed for 30 months in September 2005 for possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.