WBC Cares Honors Azumah Nelson in Ghana
By Gabriel F. Cordero
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 31 Jul 2023
Hall of Famer Azumah Nelson was honored Saturday at an amateur boxing event as part of activities to celebrate his 65th birthday at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The event was organized by WBC Cares and Wisdom Boxing Gym.
On Saturday night, Azumah Nelson was also honored at the Bukom Boxing Arena during the Ghana Boxing League's Fight Night Nine.
Sarah Lotus Asare, Secretary of WBC Cares Africa, presented a special title belt to Nelson in the ring alongside the Chairman of the Ghana Boxing Authority, Mr. Abraham Neequaye and other members of the Board.
Azumah Nelson is admired for what he has done for Ghana and Africa in both professional and amateur boxing.
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