Boxing Promoter Lord Eddie Coleman has made known the funeral arrangements for the late boxer, Ernest Akushey aka Bahubali.

Speaking on "The Big Fight Night' on Omashi TV, he said the dates fixed are Friday 19th December for the Wake keeping at Chorkor Tea Garden / Rangers and Funeral Rites at the Roman Boys School Park at Korle Gonno, then burial at the Osu Cemetery on Saturday December 20th.

He said Sunday afternoon would be for thanksgiving to celebrate the illustrious but short boxing life of Bahubali.

According Coleman, who is manager/ promoter of Ernest Akushey all donations must be directed to the family head at Chorkor Tea, Rangers.

He said due to the expected massive attendance, they (SEM Promotions and the family) have arranged security to protect lives and properties.

He however cautioned people to behave well and gently and disciplined before during and after the funeral.

Bahubali was a jovial and exciting boxer who pulled crowds to the Bukom Boxing Arena where he usually fought and attracted many followers from Chorkor and environs.

He passed on 12 days after a fight with Jacob Dickson from the Bronx Gym at Jamestown.

There would be a memorial boxing programme in honor of Bahubali at the Bukom Boxing Arena on December 28. 2025 with Olympian Samuel Takyi leading the pack of crack boxers.

By Sammy Heywood Okine