The World Boxing Council and IMAX Boxing Promotions honored Ghanaian boxing veteran Azumah Nelson on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
The 1978 Commonwealth Games and African Games goal medalist, Nelson, who recently turned 65, fought 47 times throughout the course of a career spanning 28 years and 6 months, recording 39 victories, 2 draws, and 6 losses. 28 of those victories were obtained by knockout.
The two-time WBC super-featherweight champion, Azumah Nelson, has said he feels loved by Ghanaians and fans across the globe: “God bless you all. I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. What can I say? Where can I bring the blessing for all my fans all over the world for the love you have for me that money cannot buy. God bless you and all and all.”
“On behalf of IMAX Boxing Promotions, my chairman, Mr. Maxwell Techie, Cephas Techie, Ricky Anokye, and myself, as well as the entire staff of Max TV, we want to wish the legendary boxer a very big happy birthday. You are a legend, you are the pride of Africa, and you are the foundation and pillar of boxing in Africa,” said Alhaji Fadi Fattal, Director of IMAX Boxing Promotions.
