Djuba

Djuba is a red ape that lives in Africa. It wears an ancient helmet said to bestow the power to telepathically communicate with all animals. It was mutated by toxic waste polluting a watering hole and grew to a size larger than an average ape. Djuba was the champion of the people and defeated any challenger. However, it was finally defeated in a rematch with Michael Maxwell. Djuba's helmet was awarded to Maxwell.