Ghanaians particularly boxing fans have taken to social media to mourn the death of boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known as Bahubali.
The 32-year-old boxer reportedly passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Bahubali’s death comes barely two weeks after suffering from heavy punches in a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
Ernest Akushey’s passing has stirred grief and sorrow on social media, as Ghanaians reflect on his boxing career and how he kept the sport exciting despite his recent setbacks.
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.
Check out some of the reactions on social media below:
Sad morning as Sensational Ga Boxer confirmed dead 💔! This comes after a brief battle with stroke following head injuries sustained from his last fight ! RIP Bahubali! He was full of life! 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/9emXqFoqgU
— PRESIDER (@iam_presider) September 23, 2025
Chorkor-based boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known as Bahubali, has reportedly died less than two weeks after suffering a heavy defeat in a boxing match at the Bukom Boxing Arena. pic.twitter.com/CA9xpXiZmc
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) September 23, 2025
Just in 🚨: Jamestown boxer Ernest Akushey, aka Bahubali, reportedly passed away weeks after a brutal defeat at Bukom Boxing Arena.
My heart aches 😢 https://t.co/sCbCx6XPBN pic.twitter.com/Ifg5PpJ45Y
— WithAlvin 🇬🇭 (@withAlvin__) September 23, 2025
Ghanaian boxer Ernest Akushey, aka Bahubali, dies just days after defeat to Jacob Dickson. 🥊 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/5rQHO1HJLg
— Agogo (@CyrusAgogo) September 23, 2025
BREAK 🚨: Jamestown boxer Bahubali has died 😢😢😢
How? 😢 https://t.co/Jp4TNadf2H pic.twitter.com/kVyOInXO7m
— WithAlvin 🇬🇭 (@withAlvin__) September 23, 2025
Ghanaian boxer Bahubali tragically passed away this morning around 2 a.m., according to close sources. The cause of his death remains unknown, though it is suspected he succumbed an internal bleeding pic.twitter.com/LPWyRDgJPr
— Caleb Qwofi Right 👑 (@calebeshun) September 23, 2025
Sad to hear about the passing of boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known as Bahubali. A true warrior in the ring and an inspiration to many. May his soul rest in perfect peace. 🕊️🙏 https://t.co/JfEpFbdMji pic.twitter.com/MuJyH0lMot
— Fixon Dennis (@fixondennis) September 23, 2025
I hear Bahubali lost the bout 😳😩😩
Maybe boxing isn’t his calling. He shouldn’t quit like FireStick, we beg him 😂 pic.twitter.com/mfs1BP2Pgh
— WithAlvin 🇬🇭 (@withAlvin__) September 13, 2025
