Bahubali (boxer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Bahubali |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Born | |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Boxing career | |
| Heavyweight and Light middleweight | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 8 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Win by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
Ernest Akushey (1993–23 September 2025) also known as Bahubali, was a Ghanaian boxer.[1][2]
Early life
Career
He fought in the Super heavyweight and Light middleweight division depending on the kind of opponent he faces. He had 8 fights, 6 of them were wins, 2 were loses, 5 of his fights came through knockout given him a 75% rating.[4]
His last fight was with Jacob Dickson,on the 12 September 2025 at the Bukom Boxing Arena ended with a Technical Knockout (TKO) in round 8.[5][6]
Death
He died at the Teshie Lekma Hospital on 23 September 2025 due to an illness days after his bout.
References
- ↑ "Boxer Ernest 'Bahubali' Akushey dies days after September 12 Bukom Arena fight". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Ernest Akushey: Boxing in Ghana suspended after fighter's death aged 32". BBC Sport. 2025-09-26. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Ghanaians take to social media to mourn the death of boxer Bahubali".
- ↑ coffie, Samuel Mallis (2025-09-23). "Popular Ghanaian boxer Ernest Akushey aka Bahubali is reported dead". Official website and most authoritative platform for Ghana boxing news and more. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Ernest Akushey ("Bahubali") | Boxer Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Ghanaian boxer, Ernest 'Bahubali' Akushey, dies days after defeat". 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2026-02-26.