Ghana is mourning the sudden death of rising boxing talent Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey, who died in the early hours of Tuesday, 23 September, just days after a bruising contest at the Bukom Boxing Arena. He died hours later. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but local reports suggest internal bleeding linked to his most recent fight. The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has expressed “deep sorrow”, promising a full medical inquiry. By his mid-20s he had built an impressive 6-0 record and a reputation for an aggressive, crowd-pleasing style that earned him the nickname “Bahubali.”