Best fights of Azumah Nelson
Over 29 years as a professional, Azumah Nelson has compiled a 38-6-2 (27) record, including 32 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Azumah Nelson KOs Wilfredo Gómez
On December 8, 1984 Azumah Nelson fought Wilfredo Gómez for the WBC featherweight title. Nelson was 26 years old with a record of 19-1, and Gómez was 28 with a record of 41-1-1. Nelson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Gómez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Wilfredo Gómez via KO in the 11th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Azumah Nelson KOs Jeff Fenech in their 2nd fight
On March 1, 1992 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Jeff Fenech. It was their second meeting. Nelson was 33 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Fenech was 27 with a record of 26-0-1. Fenech was coming off a win. Nelson stopped Jeff Fenech via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
3. Azumah Nelson KOs Gabriel Ruelas in their 2nd fight
On December 1, 1995 Azumah Nelson fought Gabriel Ruelas for the WBC super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Nelson was 37 years old with a record of 36-3-2, and Ruelas was 25 with a record of 41-2. Nelson was coming off a loss, while Ruelas was on a 8-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Gabriel Ruelas via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
4. Azumah Nelson KOs Mario Martínez in their 2nd fight
On February 25, 1989 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Mario Martínez. It was their second meeting. Nelson was 30 years old with a record of 29-1, and Martínez was 23 with a record of 47-4-2. Nelson was on a 16-fight winning streak and Martínez was coming off a win. Nelson stopped Mario Martínez via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
5. Azumah Nelson defeats Gabriel Ruelas
On February 20, 1993 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Gabriel Ruelas. Nelson was 34 years old with a record of 35-2-1, and Ruelas was 22 with a record of 33-1. Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ruelas was on a 12-fight winning streak. Nelson won via majority decision. Defended the title.
6. Azumah Nelson KOs Jesse James Leija in their 3rd fight
On June 1, 1996 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Jesse James Leija. It was their third meeting. Nelson was 37 years old with a record of 37-3-2, and Leija was 29 with a record of 30-2-2. Nelson was coming off a win, while Leija was coming off a loss. Nelson stopped Jesse James Leija via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
7. Azumah Nelson draws with Jeff Fenech
On June 28, 1991 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Jeff Fenech. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 33-2, and Fenech was 27 with a record of 25-0. Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Fenech was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
8. Azumah Nelson draws with Jesse James Leija
On September 10, 1993 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Jesse James Leija. Nelson was 35 years old with a record of 36-2-1, and Leija was 27 with a record of 26-0-1. Nelson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Leija was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
9. Azumah Nelson loses to Salvador Sánchez via KO
On July 21, 1982 Azumah Nelson fought Salvador Sánchez for the The Ring, WBC, and lineal featherweight titles. Nelson was 24 years old with a record of 13-0, and Sánchez was 23 with a record of 43-1-1. Nelson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Sánchez was on a 23-fight winning streak. Sánchez stopped Nelson via TKO in the 15th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 15th round.
10. Azumah Nelson defeats Juan Laporte
On October 13, 1990 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Juan Laporte. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 31-2, and Laporte was 30 with a record of 36-9-1. Nelson was coming off a loss. Nelson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.