Ghana has suspended all boxing activities following the tragic death of professional super-middleweight boxer Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey.
As reported by BBC Sport and Ghana web, the 32-year-old died on September 23, 2025, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, 11 days after suffering severe injuries in a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
This marks the second professional boxing death in Ghana within six months. In March, Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju also died after a fight in Accra.
The National Sports Authority (NSA), in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, announced the suspension with immediate effect, citing athlete safety as the top priority.
The National Sports Authority (NSA), in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, has, with immediate effect, suspended all boxing activities in Ghana.”
“This decision follows the tragic passing of professional boxer Ernest ‘Bahubali’ Akushey after his most recent bout. It reflects the joint commitment of the NSA and the Sports Ministry to prioritise the safety, health, and welfare of athletes,” the statement read.
