Two in court over boxer's murder

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The men are accused of shooting the boxer after a row over smoking at a bar in Fulham, west London.

Rene McKoy, 19, and Kanyanta Mulenga, 22, will appear at West London Magistrates' Court, Scotland Yard said.

Mr Oyebola, 47, a former British boxing champion, died after being shot at close range in the head and leg.

The attack took place at the Chateau 6 club in Fulham Road, almost opposite Fulham Broadway Tube station, on July 23.

Witnesses said the 6ft 9in sportsman, who lived in north west London, stepped in to help staff after they asked a group of men to put out their cigarettes.

Mr Oyebola was taken to New Charing Cross Hospital, where he was pronounced dead four days later.

After his death, his brother Kelly, who runs a youth mentoring service, described him as a "gentle giant" and a "peacemaker".

Figures from boxing, including promoter Frank Maloney and former opponents, paid tribute to Mr Oyebola.

The Oyebola family have since said they will establish a charity foundation in his name aimed at helping direct youngsters towards a brighter future.