WATCH: On this day in boxing history, 1 June 1996, Azumah Nelson stopped Jesse James Leija in round 6 in the third of their four fights to successfully defend the WBC Super featherweight title he had reclaimed from Gabriel Ruelas six months earlier, having lost it to the same Leija in their second fight in May 1994. #AzumahNelson #JesseJamesLeija #WBC #SuperFeatherweight #Boxing #Ghana #DornusCorner | Dornu's Corner

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Ghanaian legend Azumah Nelson successfully defended his WBC featherweight title #OnThisDay in 1985 with a stunning first-round knockout of Warley's European super-featherweight champion Pat Cowdell. The fight at Birmingham's NEC was Nelson's first professional contest on British shores. "I came in to knock him out in the first round. I made my mind up because the people here didn't treat us good," said Nelson in the post-fight interview. "They were making all kinds of words to get the title from

Ghanaian legend Azumah Nelson successfully defended his WBC featherweight title #OnThisDay in 1985 with a stunning first-round knockout of Warley's European super-featherweight champion Pat Cowdell. The fight at Birmingham's NEC was Nelson's first professional contest on British shores. "I came in to knock him out in the first round. I made my mind up because the people here didn't treat us good," said Nelson in the post-fight interview. "They were making all kinds of words to get the title from

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Discovering your story can pack a delightful punch. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that former Ghanaian professional boxer Azumah Nelson will be the next keynote speaker at RootsTech 2022! 🥊 Azumah’s inspiring story of connection epitomizes the power of commitment, resilience, and sheer courage. We can’t wait to share his story with you on March 3–5! Register today at RootsTech.org | FamilySearch

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