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Watch the top 10 knockouts by Azumah Nelson as he marks 65th birthday

Born on July 19, 1958, in Accra, Ghana, Azumah’s exceptional talent and unwavering determination made him one of the most revered boxers to emerge from the African continent.

Over the course of his illustrious career, Nelson engaged in a total of 47 fights, displaying his exceptional skill set and securing an impressive record.

Some of his best knockouts were against Jeff Fenech, Juan LaPorte, Gabriel Ruelas, and Jim McDonnell among others.

Out of those fights, he experienced only six losses and two draws, while an astounding 28 victories came by way of technical knockout (TKO), showcasing his devastating power and superior boxing abilities.

Azumah Nelson was a two-weight world champion, having held the WBC featherweight title from 1984 to 1987 and the WBC super-featherweight title twice between 1988 and 1997.

Currently ‘The Professor’ is ranked as the 31st greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time according to BoxRec, a website dedicated to holding updated records of professional and amateur boxers.

Azumah Nelson who is widely regarded as Africa’s greatest boxer of all time was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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