Azumah Nelson losses
Over 29 years as a professional, Azumah Nelson has compiled a 38-6-2 (27) record, including 32 title fights across three weight classes. He has six losses against five different opponents, five of them in title fights.
6. Azumah Nelson loses to Jeff Fenech in their 3rd fight via majority decision
On June 24, 2008 Azumah Nelson faced Jeff Fenech in a lightweight bout. It was their third meeting. Nelson was 49 years old with a record of 38-5-2, and Fenech was 44 with a record of 28-3-1. Nelson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Fenech was coming off a loss. Nelson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Fenech.
5. Azumah Nelson loses to Jesse James Leija in their 4th fight via unanimous decision
On July 11, 1998 Azumah Nelson fought Jesse James Leija for the vacant IBA lightweight title. It was their fourth meeting. Nelson was 39 years old with a record of 38-4-2, and Leija was 32 with a record of 36-3-2. Nelson was coming off a loss, while Leija was on a 6-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Leija.
4. Azumah Nelson loses to Genaro Hernández via split decision
On March 22, 1997 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Genaro Hernández. Nelson was 38 years old with a record of 38-3-2, and Hernández was 30 with a record of 34-1-1. Both Nelson and Hernández were on a 2-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Hernández.
3. Azumah Nelson loses to Jesse James Leija in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 7, 1994 Azumah Nelson defended his WBC super featherweight title against Jesse James Leija. It was their second meeting. Nelson was 35 years old with a record of 36-2-2, and Leija was 27 with a record of 27-0-2. Leija was coming off a win. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Leija.
2. Azumah Nelson loses to Pernell Whitaker via unanimous decision
On May 19, 1990 Azumah Nelson fought Pernell Whitaker for the IBF and WBC lightweight titles. Nelson was 31 years old with a record of 31-1, and Whitaker was 26 with a record of 21-1. Nelson was on a 18-fight winning streak and Whitaker was on a 6-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.
1. 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.