Ernest Akushey

Ernest Akushey

athlete Ghana

Ghanaian boxer Ernest 'Bahubali' Akushey, who was active in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, tragically passed away just days after his fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena on September 12, 2025. His death has prompted serious discussions about the safety and health risks associated with boxing.

Born on Sep 12, 1993 (32 years old)

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Ghana Ghana: Ernest 'Bahubali' Akushey passed away less than two weeks after suffering a brutal stoppage defeat. 5

Azumah Nelson Samir Captan Kofi Iddie Adams Yaw Ampofo Ankrah Gabriel Oluwaseun Olarenwaju Jacob Dickson Ishmael Ben Quartey Nii Akwei Bruce Thompson Eric Tetteh Ayertey Ofori Asare Lester Nii Armah Kwarteng Nathaniel Attoh Patrick Johnson Gideon Oyiadzo Prince Azanu
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Azumah joins Captan to lead boxing’s biggest reform drive

Ghana Ghana: Ernest Akushey, better known in the ring as Bahubali, tragically passed away, highlighting the urgent need for reform in Ghanaian boxing. 3

Jacob Dickson Gabriel Oluwarenju David Kotei Azumah Nelson Ike Quartey
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Boxing at a crossroads: Why Ghana must embrace reform to protect fighters, preserve the sport

Ghana Ghana: Ernest 'Bahubali' Akushey was a professional boxer whose tragic death led to the suspension of all boxing activities in Ghana. 5

Jacob Dickson Shatta Roco Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju Joshua Clottey
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana suspends all boxing activities following tragic death of fighter Ernest "Bahubali" Akushey

Ghana Ghana: Ghanaian boxer Ernest Akushey, widely known by his ring name 'Bahubali', has died just 11 days after his last fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena. 5

Jacob Dickson Shatta Roco Joshua Clottey
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Boxer Ernest 'Bahubali' Akushey dies days after September 12 Bukom Arena fight