A Ghanaian boxer, Ernest Akushey, popularly known as “Bahubali” has passed days after a heavy defeat in a boxing bout.

According to reports, the 27-year-old boxer died in the early hours of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, barely a week after his last boxing event at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Akushey, who rose through the ranks at the Wadada Gym in James Town, was once an undefeated prospect with a 6-0-0 record.

He earned his “Bahubali” moniker from his ferocious, crowd-pleasing style, likened to the warrior hero in the Indian blockbuster film.

His final fight took place on Saturday, September 13, when he faced rising contender Jacob Dickson in a highly anticipated super middleweight showdown.

The bout, however, turned into a one-sided contest as Dickson dominated from the early rounds before sealing victory with an eighth-round technical knockout (TKO).

Widely circulated videos of the fight showed Akushey struggling under relentless pressure, sparking sympathy among fans even before the tragic news of his death.