In his fighting days during the 1980s and 1990s, Ghanaian boxing legend Azumah Nelson's thudding jabs and powerful overhands earned him the moniker "The Professor," named for the lessons he'd teach opponents inside the ring.

A former three-time world champion, Nelson is often described as the best boxer to come out of the African continent.

His daring feats inside the four corners of the ring made him a national hero in the West African country, while in 2004 "The Professor" became the first African to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Today, Nelson's nickname, the Professor has taken on new meaning as the former champion now spends his time teaching the secrets of boxing to a new generation of athletes.

"The Professor" has established the Azumah Nelson Foundation, a not-for-profit organization working to help Ghana's deprived youth realize their potential through education and sport."We opened the foundation to help the needy children," says Nelson. "We look at you, see your talent and put you there -- the school is there the most important [thing]."

Born in 1958, Nelson made his professional debut in 1979. He quickly became a household name in Ghana and went on to win the British Commonwealth's Featherweight title.

But despite his early success, Nelson was still unknown outside his country -- that changed, however, in June 1982 when he was given the chance to fight world Featherweight champion Salvador Sanchez at New York's Madison Square Garden.


Although Nelson lost the fight in the 15th round, his impressive performance against a formidable opponent such as Sanchez established him as a top talent in the international boxing scene.
http://allwestafricannews..com/2012/09/cnn-is-azumah-nelson-africas-greatest.html

No

WHO IS THEN?

Jheri-curled Jeremiah Okorodudu

Easily Africa's best boxer by a mile.

bermuda1: Jheri-curled Jeremiah Okorodudu

The same Okorodudu that saw 2 chickens and Angels when beating catch am against another Ghanaian (I think Joe Allortey something like that)

He won nothing at the 1984 Olympics (i think he was knocked out by a S Korean) as a Pro he was rubbish, Joe Lasisi knocked him out

Azumah Nelson is the finest African boxer EVER!!!

U Ghanaians are at it again. Ok is Chioma Ajunwa d greatest long jumper in Africa? U Ghanaians brag a lot.. That's y Asamaoh Gyan boasted dat he was d best player in d "weld"(world in Ghanaian accent).C his life 2day.

1 Dick (D*i*c*k) Tiger. He was twice world Champion when World Champions were undisputed.

2 hogan kid bassey

3 Azumah Nelson

what of hogan Jimoh?

Litmus: 1 Dick (D*i*c*k) Tiger. He was twice world Champion when World Champions were undisputed.

2 hogan kid bassey

3 Azumah Nelson

Did you see Dick Tiger fight?

baby-boy:



Did you see Dick Tiger fight?

No, i didn't.

Litmus:


No, i didn't.

Exactly

baby-boy:


Exactly

you mean i needed to have watched Ali, Herns, Sugar, Haggler, Bolt, Julius Cesar, Jesus Christ, Alexander the Great etc in order to rightfully determine their greatness ?

of course, i could've simply stated that You didn't watch Tiger either.

cescky: In his fighting days during the 1980s and 1990s, Ghanaian boxing legend Azumah Nelson's thudding jabs and powerful overhands earned him the moniker "The Professor," named for the lessons he'd teach opponents inside the ring.

A former three-time world champion, Nelson is often described as the best boxer to come out of the African continent.

His daring feats inside the four corners of the ring made him a national hero in the West African country, while in 2004 "The Professor" became the first African to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Today, Nelson's nickname, the Professor has taken on new meaning as the former champion now spends his time teaching the secrets of boxing to a new generation of athletes.

"The Professor" has established the Azumah Nelson Foundation, a not-for-profit organization working to help Ghana's deprived youth realize their potential through education and sport."We opened the foundation to help the needy children," says Nelson. "We look at you, see your talent and put you there -- the school is there the most important [thing]."

Born in 1958, Nelson made his professional debut in 1979. He quickly became a household name in Ghana and went on to win the British Commonwealth's Featherweight title.

But despite his early success, Nelson was still unknown outside his country -- that changed, however, in June 1982 when he was given the chance to fight world Featherweight champion Salvador Sanchez at New York's Madison Square Garden.


Although Nelson lost the fight in the 15th round, his impressive performance against a formidable opponent such as Sanchez established him as a top talent in the international boxing scene.
http://allwestafricannews..com/2012/09/cnn-is-azumah-nelson-africas-greatest.html

The above post is a typical example of riot by ignorance. The greatest boxer out of Africa remains Richard Ihetu (Di.ck Tiger). He was only African to be crowned undisputed champions in two weight classes (Middle and Light-Heavy weights). Five times world’s Middle weight Champion. Five times world’s Light Heavy weight champion. Tiger was appointed CBE by the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Tiger was the first African to be inducted into International Hall of Fame in 1991. Nelson Azumah was only 10 when Di.ck Tiger was named the Ring Magazine’s boxer of the year in 1968.

I believe Obisia Nwapa was as good as Dick Tiger. Lest we forget Langston Tinago and ageless Abraham Tonika

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th Nelson is the greatest fighter from Africa . Period.

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Joe Lasisi was better than Azumah Nelson.

bermuda1: Joe Lasisi was better than Azumah Nelson.

His only world WBA light heavyweight title fight against Virgil Hill he lost like a baby

Indeed Azumah Nelson was a great boxer but certainly NOT the greatest to come from the shores of Africa. Check out his statistics:

AZUMAH NELSON Total fights 47; Wins 39, Wins by KO 28, Losses 6, Draws 2.

NOW compare Nelson with the likes of:

TOP BOXERS FROM NIGERIA
(1) HENRY AKINWANDE: Total fights 55, Wins 50, Wins by KO 30, Losses 4, Draws 1.
(2) SAMUEL PETERS: Total fights 39; Wins 34, Wins by KO 27, Losses 5, Draws 0.
(3) RICHARD "DiickTiger" IHETU: Total fights 82; Wins 60, Wins by KO 27, Losses 19, Draws 3.

TOP BOXERS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
(1) FRANCOIS BOTHA: Total 60, Wins 48, By knockout 29, Losses 8, Draws 3, No contests 1
(2) CORRIE SANDER: Total fights 46, Wins 42, Wins by KO 31, Losses 4, Draws 0, No contests 0

OTHER TOP AFRICAN BOXERS
(1) BATTLING SIKI: compiled the impressive record of 43 wins in 46 bouts (21 KOS), suffering just 1 loss (on a decision) and 2 draws.

Herbie hide is even better than him Kpakpa

even nojeem Maiyegun sef