The boxing world is once more mourning the demise of a fighter, following information Ghanaian boxer Ernest Akushey died 11 days after shedding a battle.
Akushey, 32, was overwhelmed by Jacob Dickson in eight rounds within the Ghanaian capital, Accra, on September 12.
Native studies declare Akushey complained of feeling unwell 10 days after the bout and his situation deteriorated quickly resulting in his passing on September 23.
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Within the battle towards Dickson, Akushey took a number of punishment and was knocked down late. He made the depend however was seen stumbling across the ring, earlier than Dickson started touchdown extra blows because the referee stopped it.
Following the fighter’s passing, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman launched an announcement.
“The WBC mourns this irreparable loss and extends our deepest sympathies to Ernest’s household and lots of associates.”
The fighter who defeated Akushey, Dickson, additionally paid tribute in an emotional publish.
“I am deeply shaken and heartbroken to listen to concerning the passing of Ernest Akushey (Bahubali),” he wrote on Instagram.
Boxer Ernest Akushey. X
“Although we stood on reverse sides, I all the time recognised your power, your braveness, and the fireplace in your spirit. We could have been opponents, however you earned my respect in each method that mattered.
“To know that you’re not right here … it feels unreal. It is a heavy loss — not simply to those that knew and cherished you, however to everybody who ever witnessed your battle, your coronary heart, your humanity.
“Life could be merciless in its timing. One second we conflict as rivals, the subsequent we mourn as people. ️Might your soul relaxation peacefully bro.”
The Nationwide Sports activities Authority in Ghana has urged stakeholders within the sport and the general public to stay calm whereas they conduct an investigation.
Akushey made his skilled debut in 2019 and boxed all of his profession out of Ghana and amassed an undefeated report of 6-0 till the loss to Dickson.
The Ghanaian fighter turns into the fourth boxer to cross away following a battle in 2025.
In August two fighters on the identical card died in Japan.
Shigetoshi Kotari suffered a bleed to the mind in his draw with Yamato Hata. 5 days after the battle, Kotari was pronounced lifeless.
The grief was compounded when Hiromasa Urakawa, who fought on the identical invoice, suffered a bleed to the mind and died after a knockout loss.
John Cooney died earlier this yr. Sportsfile by way of Getty Photographs
In February, Irishman John Cooney died every week after shedding to Nathan Howells.
Cooney suffered a mind harm and had surgical procedure to alleviate the strain – however tragically died.
4 boxers additionally handed away in 2024.
