Best of Azumah Nelson: Top 10 Fights
Azumah Nelson had 46 fights with 27 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Jeff Fenech, Wilfredo Gómez, Gabriel Ruelas, Genaro Hernández, and Jesse James Leija. The following are Nelson's top 10 fights.
Azumah Nelson defeats Jeff Fenech in their 2nd fight
On Azumah Nelson defeated Australian boxer Jeff Fenech in the rematch via 8th round TKO. Nelson was 33 years old with a record of 34-2-1 (25 KOs). Fenech was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 26-0-1 (19 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBC super-featherweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Nelson's fights.
Azumah Nelson defeats Wilfredo Gómez
On Azumah Nelson defeated Puerto Rican boxer Wilfredo Gómez via 11th round KO. Nelson was 26 years old with a record of 20-1 (15 KOs). Gómez was 28 years old with a record of 41-1-1 (40 KOs). Nelson won the WBC featherweight title — his first world title. This fight is the second best performance in Nelson's career.
Azumah Nelson defeats Gabriel Ruelas in their 2nd fight
On Azumah Nelson defeated Mexican boxer Gabriel Ruelas in the rematch via 5th round TKO. Nelson was 37 years old with a record of 37-3-2 (26 KOs). Ruelas was 25 years old with a record of 41-2 (23 KOs). Nelson won the WBC super-featherweight title.
Azumah Nelson loses to Genaro Hernández
On Azumah Nelson lost to American boxer Genaro Hernández via 12 round split decision. Nelson was 38 years old with a record of 38-4-2 (27 KOs). Hernández was 30 years old with a record of 34-1-1 (17 KOs). Nelson lost his WBC super-featherweight title. Despite the loss, Nelson put on a good fight.
Azumah Nelson draws with Jeff Fenech
Azumah Nelson's fight with Australian boxer Jeff Fenech on ended in a draw. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 33-2-1 (24 KOs). Fenech was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 25-0 (19 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBC super-featherweight title.
Azumah Nelson defeats Jesse James Leija in their 3rd fight
On Azumah Nelson defeated American boxer Jesse James Leija in their 3rd fight via 6th round TKO. Nelson was 37 years old with a record of 38-3-2 (27 KOs). Leija was 29 years old with a record of 30-2-2 (14 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBC super-featherweight title.
Azumah Nelson loses to Salvador Sánchez
On Azumah Nelson lost to Mexican boxer Salvador Sánchez via 15th round TKO. Nelson was 24 years old with a record of 13-1 (10 KOs). Sánchez was 23 years old with a record of 43-1-1 (31 KOs). Despite the loss, Nelson put on a good fight till it lasted.
Azumah Nelson defeats Gabriel Ruelas
On Azumah Nelson defeated Mexican boxer Gabriel Ruelas via 12 round majority decision. Nelson was 34 years old with a record of 36-2-1 (25 KOs). Ruelas was 22 years old with a record of 33-1 (16 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBC super-featherweight title.
Azumah Nelson defeats Juan Laporte
On Azumah Nelson defeated Puerto Rican boxer Juan Laporte via 12 round unanimous decision. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 32-2 (23 KOs). Laporte was 30 years old with a record of 36-9-1 (19 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBC super-featherweight title.
Azumah Nelson draws with Jesse James Leija
Azumah Nelson's fight with American boxer Jesse James Leija on ended in a draw. Nelson was 35 years old with a record of 36-2-2 (25 KOs). Leija was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 26-0-1 (12 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBC super-featherweight title.