A suspected boxing injury-related death has been reported following the passing of a Ghanaian boxer, Ernest Akushey, popularly known as “Bahubali”.

According to reports from James Town  TV and Africabox Showup, Ernest Akushey gave up the ghost today, Tuesday, September 23, after he was rushed to the hospital following complaints of undisclosed symptoms on Monday.

The symptoms are said to have worsened, and around 2 am the following day he was confirmed dead.

Bahubali's death comes barely a week after he suffered a thrashing defeat in a bout with rising opponent Jacob Dickson at the Bukom Boxing Arena, which took place on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Fans braved early morning rain to attend the event at Bukom Boxing Arena, which was part of the “Monaco – The Night To Prove” boxing showcase.

According to reports, the bout appeared to have favoured Akishey’s opponent as he dominated right from the beginning until he clinched his victory when the final bell rang 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.

Consequently, many have speculated that the heavy punches he received during his last fight might have caused him some internal injuries, which have led to his death. However, the family has presented no official autopsy report to support this claim.

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.

“Bahubali’s” death marks the second case at Bukom. The first death linked to Bukom was that of a Nigerian, Segun "Success" Olanrewaju, who died after collapsing in the ring in the middle of a professional bout with a Ghanaian opponent, Jon Mbanug, at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League.

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night, March 29, at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, where the 40-year-old fighter Olanrewaju, a former holder of both the Nigerian and West African light-heavyweight titles, had been putting on a strong performance before suddenly losing consciousness mid-fight.

Spectators and officials watched in horror as medical personnel rushed in to provide emergency assistance.

A widely shared video of the match shows the moment he collapsed, leaving fans and members of the boxing community in shock.

Meanwhile, three months after Success' death, President Mahama's son, Sharaf Mahama, in partnership with Sharaf-led sports management company, Legacy Rise Sports, successfully organised a boxing tournament - Battle of the Beasts at the Bukom Sporting Arena.

At a press conference held at the Multichoice Office in Achimota, Mr. Mahama expressed his commitment to giving Ghanaian boxers the global exposure they deserve.

He commended all the foreign boxers who traveled to Ghana to be part of the event and extended gratitude to the sponsors and partners who are making the night possible.

Renowned trainer Coach Ofori Asare of Wisdom Boxing Gym highlighted the importance of fair officiating, especially in the highly anticipated bout between his fighter, Theo Allotey (aka Lopez), and Daniel Selassie Gorsh, who will be defending his WBO Africa Bantamweight title.

Asare described Allotey as a seasoned fighter whose experience and transition from amateur to professional ranks make him the right contender for the title.

“Boxing is not about trash talk—it’s about delivering in the ring,” Asare said, adding that his fighters are ready to impress fans with dominant performances.

Also on the card, Haruna Mohammed (aka Thunder) was to defend his National Cruiserweight Title against Abdulai Ahmed from Fit Square Gym.

Coach Carl Lokko of Bronx Boxing Club emphasized his gym’s reputation as the “house of champions,” stating that although his boxers often miss out on amateur national team selections, they consistently shine at the professional level.

In his brief but confident remarks, reigning WBO Africa champion Daniel Gorsh promised fireworks, declaring, “On the D-day, we shall see who is who.”

The main attraction of the night will see Ghana’s Jacob Dickson (aka The Beast) face off against American fighter Andrew Tabiti (also nicknamed The Beast) in a fierce contest for the WBC Africa Bridgerweight Title—a bout that has sparked major excitement among fans.

Another fan-favourite clash featured Abubakar Kamoko (aka Bukom Tilapia), son of the legendary Bukom Banku, taking on Stephen Ackon in an energetic, powerful, and passionate clash.

With ten thrilling bouts lined up, this fight night is curated by former world champion Amir Khan in collaboration with Legacy Rise Sports Promotions.

The tournamnet saw King Promise thrill the fans with a performance had the crowd swaying in their seats at first, but as the tempo rose, so did the energy.

He delivered to his fans 'hot' with some of his hit songs, including “CCTV,” “Selfish”, and “Paris.”

Tapping feet turned into dancing, and soon the audience was on its feet—clapping, singing along, gesturing at the artiste in the ring, and moving to every beat.

What began as a partially seated crowd quickly turned into a lively dance floor, swept up by his infectious sound and energetic dance moves.

The star-studded event saw celebrities turn up in their numbers as well as business moguls.

Actress Fella Makafui, Juliet Ibrahim, Jackie Appiah and also industrialists Ibrahim Mahama, Osei Kwame Despite, and some members of the East Legon football club, all of whom were spotted cheering passionately from ringside seats.

The bout itself was a spectacle. Abu Kamako, nicknamed “Ambitious Tilapia” and son of former boxing icon Bukom Banku, claimed a unanimous-decision victory over Stephen Ackon, where all three judges scored the bout 60‑54 in his favour, despite a slow start and heavy punches from Ackon, extending his undefeated streak to 4-0.