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Azumah Is A Shining Example

December 21st, 2008
Ghana’s boxing legend Azumah Nelson is showing by the day that he is a true lover of boxing and he would like the name of Ghana to remain firmly on the boxing map of the world. Azumah has proved to be a selfless sportsman, who is prepared to share his vast knowledge and experience in the game for others to also reach the top. more »

All Hail The Azumah Nelson Foundation

October 7th, 2008
I recall with some nostalgia the fanfare surrounding the first ever world boxing title fight staged in Ghana in 1964, between local hero Floyd Robertson and Cuban born Sugar Ramos of Mexico. Jack Solomons, the famous English millionaire boxing promoter staged the tournament with active support from the government of Gha more »

Azumah's Fight Gets Mixed Reactions

June 25th, 2008
Ghana boxing legend Azumah Nelson’s comeback fight against old foe Jeff Fenech in Melbourne on Tuesday June 23rd has received mixed reactions from Ghanaian boxing fans. Azumah was declared loser on points in the ten rounder but many fans think a draw… more »

Azumah Left In The Cold

June 23rd, 2008
It is unfortunate that the June 24th comeback non title fight between Ghana’s Azumah Nelson and Jeff Fenech of Australia has been shunned by boxing authorities in the two countries. Whilst the Australian boxing authorities have expressed concern about… more »

Azumah In Australia

June 18th, 2008
The large number of admirers of Ghanaian boxing legend Azumah Nelson who saw him off at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra on his way to Australia for his impending non title fight against old foe Jeff Fenech were impressed with his physical appea… more »