A former British champion boxer who was shot in the head after asking three men to stop smoking is due to be formally pronounced dead. Doctors declared him brain dead, but he was kept alive so members of his family could pay their last respects. Two consultants will now legally declare him dead. His life support machine will then be turned off.

James Oyebola, 47, was shot at the back in London after asking customers in a club to stop smoking. His attackers opened fire as they left the club and fled on foot. Police believe three black suspects, aged between 19 and 25, ran from the club in separate directions.

James Oyebola was born in Nigeria, won 18 of his 23 fights, and was a bronze medallist at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. He won the WBC international heavyweight title in 1993 and retired in 1996.

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I've read about this case it's so sad, guns have really become a problem in this country. May he rest in peace. The sad thing is that even when they are caught prison life in this country is so easy, it's not really punnishment, i say they should send such people to an African prison, then they will know what prison is really about.

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How sad! He was such a big man who stood at 6ft 9! A very good looking man if I must add. I am very distraught! Hope they catch his killers soon.

Worrashame!

I'mj on leave today and just saw it on the news, a father of 2, it's too sad to even think about.

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U beat me to it, o'gal. Was about to post it as well. It's really sad and pathetic d way young black men r being killed nowadays here. Another talented life wasted!

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knw he was goin to die anyway, dat 2 9ja men shot in london within a space of 2 or 3 weeks.

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RIP James Oyebola and condolences to his family.

@Flawless who is the other Naijaman shot ?

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I read it in one of the free london evening papers (less than 3 weeks ago) that a a bouncer was shot dead while he was trying to protect a girl. Forgotten his name but he is yoruba. His picture was inserted as well. He was shot somewhere in wandsworth.

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Oh yeah, I think I read that to in the London paper(or was it London Lite ?).
RIP to the guy and God's comfort and consolation to his family as well, Amen.

May God help UK Naija folks, Amen.

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May his soul rest in perfect peace.

I have no doubt in my mind that these crimes are being committed by black youths. I've lost count of the number of black youths I've seen with knives. Some of them usually take guns to night clubs.

I remember an incident 2 weeks ago at the park. A guy in his early 20's was watching some boys play football. After smoking weed to the annoyance of the other people watching the game, he started picking on one of the young players, criticising his every move. The player told him to shut up and stay out of his game. Dude immediately went away and to our astonishment, he came with over 12 other black youths like himself. There were about 20 players and we had to stand firm and tell them they will not be allowed to hurt the boy. The boy was escorted to one of the estates as the tension mounted. The few White folks who were also at the park simply disappeared as quickly as possible. That boy was lucky peeps were prepared to stand up for him or else he would have been another casualty.

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may his soul rest in peace

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May his soul rest in peace Amen.

May his soul rest in peace Amen.