Ghanaian boxer Ernest Akushey
The funeral of the late boxer Ernest Akushey popularly known as Bahubali has been scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025.
The family announced that the funeral will be held at Chorkor Tea Garden, a suburb of Accra.
Ernest Akushey AKA Bahubali passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
The 32-year-old boxer died barely two weeks after suffering from heavy punches in a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
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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.
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