Ghana boxing dey mourn di passing of Ernest Akushey, wey dem know for ring inside as ‘Bahubali’. He die after complications from ein last fight against Jacob Dickson for Bukom Boxing Arena.
Akushey, wey dey 29 years old, dem stop am for di eighth round of di super middleweight contest wey happen for September 13. Dem rush am go LEKMA Hospital, wey doctors treat am for internal bleeding. Even after days of medical care, he pass away 12 days later. Dis sad news dey pain all Ghanaians wey dey love boxing.
‘Bahubali’ end ein professional career with eight fights, wey he win six of dem. He fight for super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, wey he get reputation for ein fearless style and di way he dey entertain di crowd. Ein ring name, ‘Bahubali’, wey he take from di popular movie character, show ein fighting spirit and how he dey bounce back from challenges.
Safety Concerns Rise
Ein death don bring up plenty talk again about safety for Ghana boxing. Plenty people dey call for better medical checks and better care for boxers after dem fight. Some dey say dem need to make sure boxers dey get di right treatment so dem no go lose more lives.
- Make medical checks dey tight before fight.
- Make sure boxers dey get good care after fight.
- Improve di overall safety standards for Ghana boxing.
Remembering 'Bahubali'
Ernest ‘Bahubali’ Akushey go dey remember for ein bravery, ein entertainment skills, and ein contribution to Ghana boxing. Ein legacy go live on, and ein death go hopefully lead to better safety measures for di sport wey he love.
Our condolences dey go give ein family and friends for dis difficult time.