Boxing enthusiasts and fans around the world are coming together to celebrate the legendary Azumah Nelson as he reaches a milestone in his life, turning 65 years old.
Known as “The Professor” for his ring intelligence and skills, Azumah Nelson is widely regarded as one of the greatest African boxers of all time.
Azumah Nelson had a remarkable career, earning himself a reputation as a dominant force in the sport. From 1984 to 1987, he held the WBC featherweight title, and from 1988 to 1997, he held the WBC super-featherweight title twice.
His prowess inside the boxing ring made him a household name, not just in Ghana, his home country, but also across the globe.
With an impressive boxing record of 47 fights, Azumah Nelson emerged victorious in 39 of them, an astounding 27 of those wins coming by knockout. While he faced challenges in six losses and two draws, his tenacity and determination were always evident in every bout he fought.
As he celebrates his 65th birthday, heartfelt messages and tributes are pouring in for the legend.
🎂Happy Birthday Azumah Nelson🎉
Azumah Nelson Flow By @manifestive pic.twitter.com/FqiPLiiC6q— kingcyrious (@kingcyrious) July 19, 2023
Happy birthday to the boxing legend Azumah Nelson. Have a great day Sir 📷📷📷#3FM927 pic.twitter.com/714zoQyV3P
— #3FM927📻 (@3fm927) July 19, 2023
We stayed at work till the early hours of his fights to watch him. The Terrible Terror. Zoom Zoom. The Professor. Happy birthday nos 65 Azumah Nelson. pic.twitter.com/U8CJaOFMHw
— Kwame Dwomoh Agyeman (@dwomohkwame1) July 19, 2023
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 65𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 🎁🥳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱.
What is Azumah Nelson’s nickname?
a. The Professor
b. Zoom Zoom
c. Azumah Blows pic.twitter.com/2NRYlr1e2D— PAA WILLIE GH 🇬🇭 (@Willie1256) July 19, 2023
The legend is 65years now🍾
🇬🇭 Ghana’s greatest boxer 🥊
Azumah Nelson 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/kDAQXZUB2G
— Kelvin Owusu Ansah (@KelOwusu) July 19, 2023
E dey be me sey all the manifans charge
They found an oasis amidst the mirage.Azumah Nelson Flow! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AiJTUu3vU3
— EL-DAD (@ChristDeKing) July 19, 2023
Happy 65th Birthday to the legend, Azumah Nelson. 🥊 pic.twitter.com/HrlXbCprtV
— Yaw (@theyawofosu) July 19, 2023
[Celebrating A Legend] Happy Birthday to Ghanaian Boxer, Azumah Nelson🥊#TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/AXQncVZhuj
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) July 19, 2023
Happy Birthday to Africa’s Greatest 🥊🥊Professor 🇬🇭Azumah Nelson who turns 65 today.
Zum Zum held the WBC featherweight title from 1984 to 1987 and the WBC super-featherweight title twice between 1988 and 1997.
Legend!!! pic.twitter.com/f52Lfe111y
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) July 19, 2023
