Ghanaian Boxer Bahubali Dies Following Brutal KO in Accra

Tragedy struck Ghana’s boxing community as Bahubali, a rising local boxer, passed away on September 23, 2025, at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, just eleven days after suffering a technical knockout (TKO) in a fight held in Accra.
Reports indicate that Bahubali entered the ring without proper medical clearance, despite a two-week notice period for the bout. This has raised serious concerns about the safety standards and oversight in professional boxing events in Ghana.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage among fans, fellow athletes, and health experts, who are demanding stricter enforcement of medical checks and enhanced regulations to protect athletes from avoidable harm.
Bahubali’s untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in combat sports and the urgent need for comprehensive safety protocols in Ghanaian boxing.
Source: Thepressradio.com