Ghanaian boxer, Ernest Akushey, popularly known in the sporting fraternity as ‘Baubali has passed away.
His death comes barely two weeks after suffering from heavy punches in a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
Ernest Akushey AKA Bahubali according to media reports passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born in Chorkor in Ghana’s capital city, the 32-year-old boxer before his death fought in both the Super Middleweight and the Light Heavyweight class depending on the bout or the opponent.
He was known for being a crowd favourite in his local and the boxing community in Ghana.
Bahubali had an “explosive” style and was popular among fans in Chorkor, Mamprobi, Jamestown, Bukom, La, Osu.
He was under former boxer Ayittey Powers’ Promotions but he was dismissed in 2024.Ghanaian boxer, Ernest Akushey, popularly known in the sporting fraternity as ‘Baubali has passed away.
His death comes barely two weeks after suffering from heavy punches in a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
Ernest Akushey AKA Bahubali according to media reports passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born in Chorkor in Ghana’s capital city, the 32-year-old boxer before his death fought in both the Super Middleweight and the Light Heavyweight class depending on the bout or the opponent.
He was known for being a crowd favourite in his local and the boxing community in Ghana.
Bahubali had an “explosive” style and was popular among fans in Chorkor, Mamprobi, Jamestown, Bukom, La, Osu.
He was under former boxer Ayittey Powers’ Promotions but he was dismissed in 2024.
This is the fight. Bahubali passed away today according to his family https://t.co/fECuCbMC8Y
— Godfred Akoto Boafo (@eastsportsman) September 23, 2025
