Ghanaian boxer Azumah Nelson won his first world title, the WBC featherweight championship, in December 1984 and went on to also hold the WBC super featherweight title, defending his belts multiple times through the 1980s and 1990s. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers Africa has ever produced.
Record no. MRB-2026-005967
One of Africa's Most Decorated Boxing World Champions
Reference Record – Not Certified
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