The news on the sudden death of Chorkor based Super Middleweight boxer, Ernest Akushey aka Baubali has shocked the entire boxing fraternity in Ghana.

He was reported dead in the early hours of Tuesday September 23.

Bahubali was a boxer who entertained his fans before and after bouts as he was a great talker who hyped his bouts. He never got angry.

He was a warrior, and a man who did not fear his opponents. He was very humble and respected a lot.

In the ring, he fights with his heart, and outside the ring, he was the fans favourite,  the crowd just loved the way he hyped his craft.

He will never be forgotten as a personality who made boxing fans happy.

Currently he is the most popular and the one who has brought fans to the boxing arena.

Bahubali was a jovial pugilist with raw passion, courage, and power, though he may not be skilful and crafty, he squares up with antics and funny strategies

He had the spirit of boxing in abundance, though he may not have started on time and did not taste juvenile boxing. however he did a few amateur rounds before turning professional.

He trained at the Wadada Gym at James Town alongside the legendary Bukom Banku aka Braimah Kamoko who sparred with him.

Bahubali made his mark and his name in Ghanaian boxing circles when he met Elvis Ahorgah aka Soldier Boxer on June 29. 2024. He also fought Jonathan Tetteh for the National Super Middleweight Championship on 10th May. 2025 before facing Jacob Dickson who is a Cruiserweight boxer in a challenge (his last fight) on September 12. 2025.

All his opponents are power punchers and he did his best to seal the vacuum of exciting boxing.

He revived boxing when Atsiagbeshie was the other of the day and boxers feared to face each other. He was fearless and even challenged opponents heavier than him.

Indeed Ghana Boxing has lost a hero. He did not win a title but he was popular than many title holders.

Akushey had a record of 8 fights, 2 defeats with 6 victories, with 5 of those wins coming by way of knockouts hence commanding a knockout percentage ratio of 75 percent.

Bahubali, was a typical orthodox brawler with an enviable 36 rounds of boxing.

The boxing fraternity is really saddened by the loss. He left behind his wife and one child.

We pray for his soul that the Good Lord will keep him. Bahubali Rest In Peace.

By Sammy Heywood Okine