Azumah Nelson boxeador
- combates
- 46
- ganados
- 38
- perdidos
- 6
- empates
- 2
- Estado
- inactive
- División
- super featherweight
- Debut
- 1979-12-01
- Altura
- 5′ 5″/165cm
- Alcanza
- 68″/173cm
- Edad
- -
- Nacimiento
- 1958-07-19
- Muerte
- -
- Nacionalidad
- Ghana
Azumah Nelson (Acra, 19 de julio de 1958) es un ex-boxeador profesional ghanés que llegó a consagrarse campeón mundial en dos categorías de peso diferentes.Está considerado el mejor boxeador africano de la historia y desde 2004 es miembro del Salón Internacional de la Fama del Boxeo.El 21 de julio de 1982 en el Madison Square Garden, se enfrentó al campeón Salvador Sánchez por el título mundial pluma de la CMB. Perdió por TKO en el último asalto.Fue la única derrota de Nelson por KO y la última pelea de Sánchez quien murió en un accidente automovilístico tres semanas después.El 8 de diciembre de 1984 en el Estadio Hiram Bithorn, combatió contra el campeón Wilfredo Gómez por el título mundial pluma del CMB. Ganó por KO en el 11 asalto y se consagró campeón del Mundo.Su última pelea fue la tan esperada trilogía ante Jeff Fenech en Melbourne. Perdió por decisión mayoritaria y se retiró con 50 años.
| Fecha | Oponente | Resultados últimos oponentes | Lugar | Títulos | Resultado |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-24 | Jeff Fenech | WLLWWL | Hisense Arena, Melbourne | LOST Majority decision |
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| 1998-07-11 | Jesse James Leija | WWWWWW | Alamodome, San Antonio | vacant International Boxing Association World Lightweight Title | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 1997-03-22 | Genaro Hernandez | WWWLWW | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | LOST Split-decision |
| 1996-06-01 | Jesse James Leija | WWLWWL | Boulder Station Hotel, Las Vegas | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1995-12-01 | Gabriel Ruelas | WWWWWW | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1994-05-07 | Jesse James Leija | WWWWDW | MGM Grand, Las Vegas | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 1993-09-10 | Jesse James Leija | WWWWWW | Alamodome, San Antonio | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | DRAW Split-decision |
| 1993-02-20 | Gabriel Ruelas | WWWWWW | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Majority decision |
| 1992-11-07 | Calvin Grove | LWWWLW | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1992-03-01 | Jeff Fenech | WWWWDW | Princes Park Football Ground, Melbourne | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1991-06-28 | Jeff Fenech | WWWWWW | Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | DRAW Split-decision |
| 1991-03-16 | Daniyal Mustapha Ennin | WLLL | Pabellón Príncipe Felipe, Zaragoza | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN KO |
| 1990-10-13 | Juan Laporte | WWLWWD | Entertainment Centre, Sydney | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1990-05-19 | Pernell Whitaker | WWWWWW | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | International Boxing Federation World Lightweight Title World Boxing Council World Lightweight Title | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 1989-11-05 | Jim McDonnell | WWWLWW | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN KO |
| 1989-02-25 | Mario Martinez | WWWWLW | Las Vegas Hilton, Hilton Center, Las Vegas | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1988-12-10 | Sidnei Dal Rovere | WWWWWW | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN KO |
| 1988-06-25 | Lupe Suarez | WWWWWW | Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City | World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1988-02-29 | Mario Martinez | WWWWWW | Great Western Forum, Inglewood | vacant World Boxing Council World Super Featherweight Title | WIN Split-decision |
| 1987-08-29 | Marcos Villasana | LWLDWW | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles | World Boxing Council World Featherweight Title | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1987-03-07 | Mauro Gutierrez | WWLWWW | Las Vegas Hilton, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas | World Boxing Council World Featherweight Title | WIN KO |
| 1986-06-22 | Danilo Cabrera | WWWWWL | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan | WIN Technical knockout |
|
| 1986-02-25 | Marcos Villasana | WWWWLW | Forum, Inglewood | World Boxing Council World Featherweight Title | WIN Majority decision |
| 1985-10-12 | Pat Cowdell | WWWWWW | National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham | World Boxing Council World Featherweight Title | WIN KO |
| 1985-09-06 | Juvenal Ordenes | WWWWWW | Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami | World Boxing Council World Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1984-12-08 | Wilfredo Gomez | WWWWWW | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan | World Boxing Council World Featherweight Title | WIN KO |
| 1984-03-09 | Hector Cortez | WWWWLL | Convention Center, Las Vegas | WIN Unanimous decision |
|
| 1983-11-25 | Kabiru Akindele | WWLL | National Stadium, Lagos | Commonwealth (British Empire) Featherweight Title | WIN KO |
| 1983-09-23 | Alberto Collazo | LLLLLL | Richfield Coliseum, Richfield | WIN Technical knockout |
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| 1983-08-17 | Alvin Fowler | LLLLLW | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN Technical knockout |
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| 1983-02-12 | Ricky Wallace | WWDWLL | Public Hall, Cleveland | WIN Unanimous decision |
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| 1982-10-31 | Irving Mitchell | WWWWWW | Great Gorge Resort, McAfee | WIN Technical knockout |
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| 1982-07-21 | Salvador Sanchez | WWWWWW | Madison Square Garden, New York | World Boxing Council World Featherweight Title | LOST Technical knockout |
| 1982-06-26 | Mukaila Bukare | debut | Kaneshie Sports Complex, Accra | World Boxing Council World Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1982-02-28 | Charm Chiteule | WWWWWW | Woodlands Stadium, Lusaka | Commonwealth (British Empire) Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1981-12-04 | Kabiru Akindele | WW | Siaka Stevens Stadium, Freetown | Commonwealth (British Empire) Featherweight Title | WIN KO |
| 1981-09-26 | Brian Roberts | WWWWDL | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1981-08-18 | Miguel Ruiz | LLLLLL | Strongbow Stadium, Bakersfield | vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1981-05-02 | Don George | LWWWWW | Kaneshie Sports Complex, Accra | WIN KO |
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| 1981-03-06 | Aziza Bossou | WLDLWD | Lome | WIN Points |
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| 1980-12-13 | Joe Skipper | WLL | Kaneshie Sports Complex, Accra | African Boxing Union Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1980-10-04 | David Capo | LWLDLW | Kaneshie Sports Complex, Accra | African Boxing Union Featherweight Title | WIN Points |
| 1980-08-02 | Abdul Rahman Optoki | debut | Kaneshie Sports Complex, Accra | Ghanaian Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1980-03-01 | Henry Saddler | WLLLWL | Kaneshie Sports Complex, Accra | Ghanaian Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1980-02-02 | Nii Noi | debut | Kaneshie Sports Complex, Accra | Ghanaian Featherweight Title | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1979-12-01 | Billy Kwame | debut | Kaneshie Sports Complex, Accra | Ghanaian Featherweight Title | WIN Points |
