It’s not uncommon for legends to be celebrated and recognized particularly on their special days and it is not any different for Boxing legend, Azumah Nelson who has been shown tremendous love by Ghanaians as he marks his 60th birthday today.
Acclaims poured in for the three-time world boxing champion on social media, many touting his great attributes and outstanding personality.
Former President Rawlings who is credited with discovering and mentoring Azumah, in a congratulatory message praised him for his humility and dedication.
“As successful as he became, he didn’t allow that to go to his head. Azumah retained his humility. Some people would have been spoilt a long time ago but not this man (Azumah), Rawlings said on Joy FM.
As a sign of respect and recognition of his greatness, some Ghanaians have also taken to social media to eulogize the man who remains the only African to be inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame
Born in Mamprobi in Accra, Azumah Nelson with determination, humility and guidance from distinguished personalities like former President Rawlings dominated the WBC featherweight and super-featherweight divisions for nearly two decades.
In what can best be described as a sterling career, Azumah Nelson fought 47 times, winning 39, losing 6 and drawing two of those bouts.
Check out some of the tweets below:
Happy 60th birthday to the greatest African boxer
— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) July 19, 2018
Thank you for the amazing memories and priceless lessons life lessons, Azumah Nelson pic.twitter.com/OxZVkhbsOs
Dear @MTNGhana saturday is my birthday oh. Happy birthday Azumah Nelson pic.twitter.com/9CebdAJbYv
— Ameyaw Debrah (@ameyaw112) July 19, 2018
#HappyBirthday Greatest African boxer of all time, Azumah Nelson turns 60 years today and he's our guest on #AdekyeNsroma.
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) July 19, 2018
Send him your birthday wishes now. pic.twitter.com/55LxDBCCld
Happy 60th Birthday to the GOAT of African Boxing. Professor Azumah Nelson. Legend pic.twitter.com/h1GqcszEqO
— Saddick Adams Obama (@SaddickAdams) July 19, 2018
His punches were harder than diamonds and he celebrates his Diamond Jubilee today.
— CitiNewsroom (@Citi973) July 19, 2018
Happy 60th to the legend Azumah Nelson. #CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/bxN4WBLIys
AZUMAH NELSON @ 60
— #MaraTheOnlyOne (@GHOneTV) July 19, 2018
Happy birthday to Prof Azumah Nelson, the greatest. #GHToday pic.twitter.com/r7RgmikvDc
Today is The Professor’s big day!
— #Azumah60 (@AzumahNelsonBP) July 19, 2018
Azumah Nelson is 60 years old.#AzumahNelson #Azumah60 pic.twitter.com/7ia97E1iiP
Inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004. Professor Azumah Nelson happy birthday #DiWuLaneMu #digitalrasta pic.twitter.com/jTn1myiSuJ
— kwame b #digitalrasta (@kwamebee) July 19, 2018
Happy Birthday to Azumah Nelson (The Professor, Zoom Zoom) from #2131clubs. He turns 60years today! pic.twitter.com/ajPs5Wk5KW
— L.E.A.D Series (@official2131) July 19, 2018
This November we will stage our biggest play yet, about Ghana's Greatest Sportsman of All Time, The Professor Azumah Nelson. Happy Birthday Champ! I planned to tell your great story right from the onset of WogbeJeke. And now, we are on to it. Can't wait! @Wogbejeke pic.twitter.com/ThPVNKlJlY
— Chief Moomen (@ChiefMoomen) July 19, 2018
Just LOOK at a LEGEND!! ???????????????????? Happy Birthday King Azumah Nelson!! ???? pic.twitter.com/pJQsMhp82E
— The Last Inferni???? (@Mz_VeryEndowed) July 19, 2018
