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	IBHOF / Azumah Nelson
		Nelson battled the Mexican legend valiantly before succumbing in the 15th round of their July 1982 contest.
		Nelson drew with Leija in their first bout on September 10, 1993 before losing the WBC title to the tough Texan in the rematch eight months later.
		After regaining the belt from Leija's successor Gabriel Ruelas in December 1995, Nelson got revenge with a TKO win over Leija in the 6th round of their rubber match.
	www.ibhof.com /nelson.htm (329 words)

	Azumah Nelson
		Nelson's professional boxing debut, in 1979, did not cause much furor, except for in Ghana, where he was known because of his family ties.
		Nelson won all four of his fights in 1983, and he began 1984 by beating Hector Cortez[?] by decision on March 9 in Las Vegas.
		May 19 of 1990, Nelson tried to join the exclusive group of three division world champion boxers by challenging world Lightweight champion Pernell Whitaker[?], but he was handled his second career loss, when Whitaker won a 12 round unanimous decision to retain the title.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/az/Azumah_Nelson.html (1270 words)

	Jesse James Leija vs. Azumah Nelson IV (July 11, 1998)
		Nelson, Accra, Ghana entered the ring to the sounds of drums, and bells while the hometown hero Leija was greeted by a maraichi band.
		Nelson's frustration was on display with 38-second to go in the 5th, when he missed with a wild right hand that Leija easily eluded.
		With Nelson trapped on the ropes, Leija unloaded a flurry of unanswered punches that all were on the mark.
	www.boxingtimes.com /analyses/1998/980711leija_azumah.html (2208 words)

	Ghana In The News: Timothy W. Smith. - 07/11/98 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nelson dominated two lower divisions for a decade and a half, winning all of his fights from 1983 to 1989, and he is a national hero in his native Ghana, where he received one of the country's highest honors, the Order of the Volta.
		Azumah went to a fight with his father when he was 7 and told his father he could beat the boy who won the bout.
		Nelson said there are few boxing challenges left for him, which accounts for the fact that he has fought once a year for the past four years.
	www.ghanaforum.com /news/smith071198.htm (1403 words)

	Azumah Nelson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Azumah Nelson (born September 19, 1958) is a former boxer and three-time world champion.
		Nelson began 1988 by fighting former Julio César Chávez rival Mario Martinez for the vacant WBC's world Jr.
		Nelson had a record of 39 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, with 28 knockout wins.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Azumah_Nelson (1325 words)

	Azumah Nelson "The Professor": Was He The Greatest Featherweight of all time? - Iron Life Forums
		Nelson fought a great fight though and gave the boxing public something to talk about as he was a far tougher opponent than Sanchez realised, and he had to rally to stop Azumah in the 15th by technical knockout.
		Nelson seemed tired in the 6th and slowed the pace, so Jim capitalised and took the round on work rate alone but the 7th was all Nelson and he hurt Jim with a series of lefts.
		Azumah Nelson, for my money, is the pick of the bunch, he never did get the respect or the money he deserved, but I'll tell you what, he has my complete and utter respect.
	www.ironlife.com /forum/showthread.php?t=74335 (1559 words)

	Boxing - Boxing News - Boxing Coverage
		Nelson took both on-lookers and Sanchez by surprise early on, setting the pace of the action and keeping the unflappable champion on his heels.
		Nelson was his usual disarming self, using only words and an infectious laugh to do that deed now instead of his infamous overhand right.
		The Azumah Nelson Foundation, a foundation Nelson hopes will help him give back to those in need of help in his native Ghana, is set to launch in March 2006.
	15rounds.com /Columns/kbouhairie/azumah-011806.php (1475 words)

	Nelson Azumah
		Azumah "The Professor" Nelson was born on September 19, 1958 (some say July, others claim earlier) in the newly independent Ghana.
		While Nelson was winding up a spectacular career, ending with a record of 39-5-2 (28 KOs) and a championship record of 18-4-2, another young man from the Bokum province was about to take his step as well.
		Nelson, who has been called the greatest African boxer of all time, quit the sport at the age of 40 with a record of 39 wins, five losses and two draws.
	www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/people/pop-up.php?ID=132 (999 words)

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		Azumah "The Professor" Nelson (39-5-2 28 KO’s), a very fine amateur boxer, turned pro in 1979 and in only his 14th bout he was matched as a late substitute with the great Salvador Sanchez for the WBC featherweight title in Madison Square Garden.
		This bout with Juan La Porte was Nelsons 5th successful defense of the 130 lb title, in between defenses he had lost to Pernell Whitaker in an attempt at the Lightweight title.
		Nelson drew with Leija in their first bout then lost the WBC title to the tough Texan in the rematch.
	www.boxing2005.com /FightReport/2004/NelsonOnThisDay.htm (282 words)

	Today's Sports - Nelson says he'll knock out Fenech
		Boxing great Azumah Nelson insists he still has the punching power to flatten Jeff Fenech in their bout next week, dismissing fears for his safety by declaring he was born to fight.
		Nelson, who is Ghana's greatest sportsman, said he would put aside his friendship with the Australian when he takes to the ring and claimed Fenech would again come off second best in their third battle.
		Nelson, who is three months shy of turning 50, laughed off suggestions he was not in the same shape as Fenech, who at 44 looked ripped for his age.
	www.racingandsports.com.au /sports/rsnewsart.asp?NID=129691 (459 words)

	Nelson-Fenech Revisited \| Tom Duffy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although Nelson was six years older than Fenech, it was the challenger whose status was considered the more questionable of the two the first time they fought, thanks to his series of injuries, half-hearted retirements, and jumps in weight.
		Nelson fought back furiously – at one point, he landed four consecutive left uppercuts flush on Fenech’s chin – but the challenger refused to take as much as a single backward step.
		Nelson managed to hold him off for the first two-and-a-half minutes of the round, but in the last 30 seconds, the challenger connected with a big overhand right that knocked the champion back into the ropes.
	www.fightbeat.com /article_detail.php?AT=197 (2778 words)

	Boxing - Legends Features - Fighter Bios (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Azumah Nelson was known as “The Professor” and the great Ghanaian took opponents to school with a combination of craft and power that secured his claim as the greatest fighter ever to emerge from the African continent.
		Nelson was still a dominant force and made five more defences over the next three years including a last gasp 12th round win over brave Jim McDonnell in November 1989 and a points success over tough Juan LaPorte in October 1990.
		Nelson was given all the trouble he could handle by brawling Aussie Jeff Fenech, and many thought him fortuitous to secure a draw when he was floored in the last round of their grudge match in Las Vegas in June 1991.
	secondsout.emojo.com /Legends/bios.cfm?ccs=235&cs=8610 (530 words)

	Boxing News of Friday, 11 February 2005
		The nation-wide tour, which is to be under the auspices of the ex-champion's charity foundation, the Azumah Nelson Foundation will seek to explore and promote aspects of the champion and tell his extraordinary story to inspire the youth to bring out the best in them.
		Azumah, a boxing icon from the African continent was in June last year inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in New York, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious careers in boxing.
		The programme would include the making of a documentary film to tell the full story of Azumah's life from his childhood to his boxing exploits and the time that he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
	www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=75283 (386 words)

	Title Bout Championship Boxing (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Azumah Nelson scores with a quick hook to the head of Arguello after Arguello missed with a wild shot of his own.
		Nelson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed.
		Nelson continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches.
	umk.hostingzero.com /boxsim/results/GreatSFWTournament01/Day02/Azumah_Nelson_vs_Alexis_Arguello.html (2893 words)

	Boxing: RSR Looks Back at Azumah Nelson Vs Jeff Fenech II
		Nelson's performance in the first fight with Fenech had surprised me. I'd tipped the African fighter to win, and his lassitude on the day was odd.
		He seemed shocked at how strong Nelson was, and what made it grossly unfair was that he'd already boxed Nelson once, beaten him in the eyes of most observers, and should therefore know all about the man's abilities.
		Azumah told Ferdie Pacheco that he was the Professor.
	ringsidereport.com /Hulse382006.htm (2021 words)

	Title Bout Championship Boxing (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nelson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Lopez back into the corner.
		Nelson digs two shots to the body and then rips Lopez with a short uppercut on the inside.
		Nelson lands to the chest and neck of Lopez.
	umk.hostingzero.com /boxsim/results/GreatSFWTournament01/Day01/Tony_Lopez_vs_Azumah_Nelson.html (2624 words)

	Fenech V Nelson
		Jeff Fenech is to face Azumah Nelson in Melbourne on June 24.
		Back in 1992 when Jeff Fenech was kayoed by Azumah Nelson after training poorly for the fight, he lost his ability to take a punch.
		Azumah Nelson is now 50, and Fenech should hope that he has lost his speed and explosive power.
	www.fighter-online.com /STORIES/fenechVNelson.php (942 words)

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		On June 28, 1991 in Las Vegas, Azumah Nelson (left) put his WBC super featherweight diadem on the line against Jeff Fenech and retained the title via majority draw.
		Nelson floored Fenech with a hard right to the chin midway through in the first round and sent him to the canvas again in Round 2.
		Nelson continued to fight at the championship level until retiring in 1997.
	cbs.sportsline.com /print/boxing/story/6011694 (391 words)

	Azumah Nelson - Featherweight info wanted - Iron Life Forums
		Nelson kind of dominated the fight, but it was a superb performance by McDonnell though.
		Nelson finished it in the final round, but it was a great fight.
		Nelson reminded me a bit of the Terminator, he was relentless in the fight.
	www.ironlife.com /forum/showthread.php?t=51303 (790 words)

	www.ghana.co.uk - News
		Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has sent a message of congratulations to Ghana's boxing legend, Azumah Nelson for his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the United States of America (USA).
		Azumah Nelson known in boxing circles as the "Professor or Barima" for his exploits in the Super Featherweight division in the late 80's and 90's when he managed to hold unto the title for years has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastova, New York, USA.
		In a statement signed by Mr Arshford Tettey-Oku, Administrative Manager of the Club, the boxer from 1984 and beyond brought consistent joy and smiles to all Ghanaians with his sterling punching prowess and performances in the boxing ring.
	www.ghana.co.uk /news/content.asp?articleID=12440 (204 words)

	Fenech taunts 'fat' Azumah Nelson - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
		At least Nelson's demeanour, if not his abs, suggested Tuesday's bout will not be a lighthearted payday between 49-year-old and 44-year-old has-beens.
		Nelson, down to 70kg after losing around 15kg, said he would prove again he was the best.
		Nelson said he would not have agreed to the fight if he didn't think he would win.
	news.smh.com.au /sport/fenech-taunts-fat-azumah-nelson-20080618-2ss0.html (552 words)

	Boxing News -- 24 hours/day - Reload often!
		Azumah Nelson: (After three anxious days of waiting, Nelson finally arrived from his native Ghana in time for the parade in induction ceremonies on Sunday after several delays and flight cancellations).
		As Azumah Nelson finished his speech, all the inductees posed with their rings- their fists thrust forward for the fans and photographers alike.
		Nelson obliged for a few moments, as the other inductees and guest boxers strolled off, almost unnoticed.
	www.fightnews.com /newman41.htm (879 words)

	Boxing News : Mulcahey : Ruined
		After the Nelson draw, Fenech was knocked out in three of six fights, nearly unthinkable for a world class fighter such as Fenech.
		Ruelas was knocked out in his next fight by Azumah Nelson, and in subsequent steps up in competition against Arturo Gatti, John Brown, and Courtney Burton.
		The fire and determination that drove Ruelas to wins over Azumah Nelson and James Leija, was now tainted with split seconds of hesitation.
	www.maxboxing.com /Mulcahey/Mulcahey0602a04.asp (1892 words)

	Azumah Nelson- Jeff Fenech III - Who Wins In The Battle Of The Golden Oldies?
		It seems almost anything is possible in the sport of boxing these days, and adding proof to this way of thinking is the fact that two former greats who should be doing nothing but reflecting on their past achievements are instead making quite astonishing returns to the ring later this month.
		Africa's once magnificent Azumah Nelson, known as "The professor" due to his vast knowledge of the art of boxing, is legend number one.
		Nelson, the more recent of the two men to have fought, lost the last two times he boxed.
	www.eastsideboxing.com /news.php?p=15926&more=1 (826 words)

	Edwin Rosario Vs Azumah Nelson - The Cyber Boxing Zone Message Board (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I think nelson is going to land enough under those elbows and those types of shots to the torso will sap the strength advantage Rosario has.
		Nelson has the much better defense and a good chin behind it so I don't see rosario getting the ko.
		And if he doesn't have the ability to stop nelson, I think rosario doesn't posess the tools to win a decision against an azumah nelson.
	www.cyberboxingzone.com /cbzforum/showthread.php?t=160 (177 words)

	Long,Long Time Ago (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nelson was 13-0 when called on as a late substitute to fight for his first world championship against the already legendary Sanchez.
		Nelson proved to be more than that, taking the fight to the more skilled Sanchez almost from the onset.
		As for Nelson, after losing to Sanchez, he rose to stardom himself, winning 19 straight fights, and both the featherweight and junior lightweight titles before his unsuccessful bid against Whitaker for the lightweight championship in 1990.
	www.angelfire.com /ny5/boxingattitude/longlongtimeago (513 words)

	Nelson, Azumah - Profiles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Not much was expected of Azumah Nelson, but he put up a great fight before being stopped in the 15th and final round of his challenge.
		This time Nelson was a fighter with a lot more experience and he knocked Gomez out in 11 rounds in the latter's native country Puerto Rico.
		Amazingly, in 1995 Nelson would reclaim his title at the age of 37 against Leija's conqueror Gabriel Ruelas and beat Leija in a title defence.
	people.africadatabase.org /en/profile/3155.html (490 words)

	BBC - 606 - - A26567283 - Azumah Nelson V Prince Naseem
		I was impressed by Nelson's showing against Sanchez when they fought and the years have not dimmed my enjoyment of this fight.
		If the Nelson who was about to face Sanchez was slated to fight the Hamed who was about to fight Kelley I suspect we would have all said it was a mismatch and chosen Hamed to have won easily.
		I think somewhere up their in boxing heaven Salvador Sanchez is smiling because the last fighter he fought the great Azumah Nelson has honoured him with his exemplary career and performances.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/606/A26567283 (1127 words)

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