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- Azumah Nelson was born on July 19, 1958 in Ghana
- He is a former professional boxer
- He won several titles at the peak of his career
Azumah Nelson net worth sits somewhere between $1 million and $5 million, all from his boxing profession. Nelson is a former professional boxer who was also known by his nicknames; Professor, Zoom Zoom or The Terrible Warrior. He was born on 19th July 1958 in Ghana and is now 66 years. He began his boxing career in 1978 and was active until the year 2008 when he announced his retirement from the sport.
His longtime trainer was killed in a car accident and since then, Nelson never won any other fight after his demise. Nelson was a great boxer and was a three-time world champion in different weight classes.
Azumah Nelson Biography
| Full name | Azumah Nelson |
| Source of wealth | Boxing |
| Age | 65 years |
| Place of birth | Ghana |
| Weight | 69kg |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Date of birth | 19 July 1958 |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Marital status | Widower |
Azumah Nelson. Photo/CNN
Azumah Nelson Net Worth
Azumah Nelson net worth of between $1 million and $5 million was a strenuous journey but a successful one. He earned primarily through his profession in boxing, in salaries and bonuses. It was not a smooth building his career for 30 years but he is a happy man reaping the benefits of what he sowed.
He has won various awards and these must have come in handy with a monetary token. Azumah organized a night fight to celebrate his 60th birthday at the Bukom Boxing Arena Ghana, in 2018. This event brought together fighters from all over the country to fight contenders in their divisions.
Personal life
Azumah Nelson was married to Peggy Nelson who died of cancer and together, they were blessed with six children. David Nelson, Dorinda Nelson, Doris Nelson, Dylis Nelson, Avia Azuma and Nelson Junior.
The boxing champion has been training his son Nelson Junior to see him inherit the legacy. Azuma built a legacy in his boxing career and was honored by the government when they named the former Kaneshie Sports Complex after Azuma.
There is a complex inside the recreation facility that is known as ‘Azuma Nelson Sports Complex’. The complex serves as a Youth Resource Centre with facilities such as a swimming pool, a standard football pitch, a basketball court, running tracks, a tennis court, and an ICT Centre, among others.
Career
Azuma Nelson net worth goes way back to the start of his boxing career in 1978. He competed at the All -Africa Games and Commonwealth Games winning gold medals in the featherweight for both events.
Azumah fought in 13 fights and conquered all. Despite his achievements, he was known to the outside world and was invited to the WBC featherweight champion in New York becoming the winner. After the New York WBC, he won four more fights in 1983 and became royalty by knocking out Wilfredo Gomez in round 11 winning the WBC featherweight championship.
Nelson was in Los Angeles and fought Marion Martinez by a split decision over 12 rounds but he was dropped in the 10th round in 1988 and it was a sad moment. In 1995, he defeated Gabriel Ruelas in 5th round claiming the title of World Champion. The following year, he and his opponent Leija had their third bout and he maintained his title with a six-round knockout.
Azumah Nelson. Photo/The Ghanaian Standard
Nelson lost the WBC title to Genaro Hernandez when he was beaten in twelve rounds on points. In 2018, Nelson organized an event to mark his 60th birthday at the Bukom Boxing Arena an event that was attended by dignitaries like the then-British Commissioner to Ghana, the president of the Boxing Authority and two former sports ministers among others. There were five bouts and three wins by knockout.
In his entire boxing career, Azumah’s total number of fights is 47 and he won 39 of them. There were six losses and two draws.
Luxury collection
Even at his age, Nelson still has a taste for fine things. He drives a Limousine and has a beautiful palatial home in Ghana. With his net worth value, even if we don’t know of his property and businesses, am sure he has invested heavily.
FAQs
1.Who is Nelson?
He is a former professional boxer from Ghana.
2.Is he still in boxing?
No. He is retired.
3.How old is Nelson?
He is 66 years old.
4.Has he nurtured any of his kids into the game?
Yes, he trains his son Junior Nelson.
5.Did he remarry after his wife’s loss?
No. He is single.
