Is he Africa's Greatest.....???

[Stagger]

Accra, Ghana (CNN) -- In his fighting days during the 1980s and 1990s, Ghanaian boxing legend Azumah Nelson's thudding jabs and powerful overhands earned him the moniker "The Professor," named for the lessons he'd teach opponents inside the ring.

A former three-time world champion, Nelson is often described as the best boxer to come out of the African continent.
His daring feats inside the four corners of the ring made him a national hero in the West African country, while in 2004 "The Professor" became the first African to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Today, Nelson's nickname has taken on new meaning as the former champion now spends his time teaching the secrets of boxing to a new generation of athletes.

Punching out of poverty
"The Professor" has established the Azumah Nelson Foundation, a not-for-profit organization working to help Ghana's deprived youth realize their potential through education and sport.

Preserving Ghana's boxing legacy
"We opened the foundation to help the needy children," says Nelson. "We look at you, see your talent and put you there -- the school is there the most important [thing]."

Born in 1958, Nelson made his professional debut in 1979. He quickly became a household name in Ghana and went on to win the British Commonwealth's Featherweight title.

Can boxing 'professor' train next champ?
But despite his early success, Nelson was still unknown outside his country -- that changed, however, in June 1982 when he was given the chance to fight world Featherweight champion Salvador Sanchez at New York's Madison Square Garden. Although Nelson lost the fight in the 15th round, his impressive performance against a formidable opponent such as Sanchez established him as a top talent in the international boxing scene.
He made history in 1984 when he beat Wilfredo Gomez to be crowned the World Boxing Council Featherweight champion. Four years later he cemented his reputation as boxing royalty when he won the world Super Featherweight/Junior Lightweight title.

Nelson's illustrious career went on for years until he decided to hang up his gloves with a record of 39 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, with 28 knockout victories.
Nowadays, Nelson is trying to preserve the legacy of boxing in Ghana, working with young talent to help create the country's next crop of champions. He says the sport can help children escape poverty and hardship.
"I'm a servant -- God brought me to serve the people, especially the needy children," he says. "I want to see everybody smile."

Do you agree that Nelson is the greatest African boxer? Who is the ultimate African boxing champ?

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/07/sport ... index.html

[Empire of Victory]

YES!!!

[Nana Adjei]

No doubt about it. He is a legend

[dr.luv]

Great boxer,
Great person
Humble individual
Respectful
Respected
Loved
All time Africa's best

[keen observer]

Great boxer,
Great person
Humble individual
Respectful
Respected
Loved
All time Africa's best

Primitive old tribalist!!

[The Ugandan...]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

[dr.luv]

Great boxer,
Great person
Humble individual
Respectful
Respected
Loved
All time Africa's best

Primitive old tribalist!!

Stop using my words and be original

[Buffalo Soljah]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

Then maybe send your objections to CNN?

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/07/sport ... index.html

[dr.luv]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

How come CNN doesn't know them?

[The Ugandan...]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

How come CNN doesn't know them?

In case you didn't know, CNN is not an all knowing organization. They also have agendas to push too.

The question is do you know them? Any casual follower of the sweet science knows these guys.

[dr.luv]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

How come CNN doesn't know them?

In case you didn't know, CNN is not an all knowing organization. They also have agendas to push too.

The question is do you know them? Any casual follower of the sweet science knows these guys.

I don't know them and not sure if CNN has an agenda to push nelson...

[The Ugandan...]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

How come CNN doesn't know them?

In case you didn't know, CNN is not an all knowing organization. They also have agendas to push too.

The question is do you know them? Any casual follower of the sweet science knows these guys.

I don't know them and not sure if CNN has an agenda to push nelson...

You've got to be kidding! Marvin Haggler vs John "The Beast" Mugabi was a classic.

Kassim Ouma's story alone will win you over, but when you see him at his best, you will be floored.

Sharif Bogere is a legend in the making.

CNN has several agendas. This is their feel good story. However, if you want a more touching story look up Kassim Ouma "The Dream."


Nelson should be applauded for what he has done and continues to do for the sport and Ghana. That alone makes him bigger than the rest.

[Hassim]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

How come CNN doesn't know them?

In case you didn't know, CNN is not an all knowing organization. They also have agendas to push too.

The question is do you know them? Any casual follower of the sweet science knows these guys.

I don't know them and not sure if CNN has an agenda to push nelson...

You've got to be kidding! Marvin Haggler vs John "The Beast" Mugabi was a classic.

Kassim Ouma's story alone will win you over, but when you see him at his best, you will be floored.

Sharif Bogere is a legend in the making.

CNN has several agendas. This is their feel good story. However, if you want a more touching story look up Kassim Ouma "The Dream."
Nelson should be applauded for what he has done and continues to do for the sport and Ghana. That alone makes him bigger than the rest.

You are obviously confusing the objective of this story. It is about selecting THE GREATEST AFRICAN BOXER, not the most moving sob story. Yes we are all aware that Kassim Ouma was an abducted child soldier who eventually escaped to win a world title (?154 lbs.). Yes that's a very touching feel-good story but it does not necessarily put him in the running for greatest African boxer.

Now here's a question for you: Would you in all honesty vote John Mugabi, Kassim Ouma, or the other "John Schmo" into the International Boxing Hall of Fame?.......I didn't think so.

When we talk about the Greatest African Boxer, the only boxer who comes close to giving Azumah any meaningful challenge is Di*ck Tiger of Nigeria. Now go and wash your mouth with soap for daring to suggest that those 3 yahoos deserve any consideration for that lofty title.

[The Ugandan...]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

How come CNN doesn't know them?

In case you didn't know, CNN is not an all knowing organization. They also have agendas to push too.

The question is do you know them? Any casual follower of the sweet science knows these guys.

I don't know them and not sure if CNN has an agenda to push nelson...

You've got to be kidding! Marvin Haggler vs John "The Beast" Mugabi was a classic.

Kassim Ouma's story alone will win you over, but when you see him at his best, you will be floored.

Sharif Bogere is a legend in the making.

CNN has several agendas. This is their feel good story. However, if you want a more touching story look up Kassim Ouma "The Dream."
Nelson should be applauded for what he has done and continues to do for the sport and Ghana. That alone makes him bigger than the rest.

You are obviously confusing the objective of this story. It is about selecting THE GREATEST AFRICAN BOXER, not the most moving sob story. Yes we are all aware that Kassim Ouma was an abducted child soldier who eventually escaped to win a world title (?154 lbs.). Yes that's a very touching feel-good story but it does not necessarily put him in the running for greatest African boxer.

Now here's a question for you: Would you in all honesty vote John Mugabi, Kassim Ouma, or the other "John Schmo" into the International Boxing Hall of Fame?.......I didn't think so.

When we talk about the Greatest African Boxer, the only boxer who comes close to giving Azumah any meaningful challenge is Di*ck Tiger of Nigeria. Now go and wash your mouth with soap for daring to suggest that those 3 yahoos deserve any consideration for that lofty title.

You don't know what you're talking about. "The Beast" was a better boxer ( and a hall of famer) than your idol.

[Hassim]

Africa is not Ghana.

John "The Beast" Mugabi was a bigger boxer. There is also Kassim Ouma “The Dream." A south paw and an ardent student of the sweet science.
And then there is Sharif Bogere.

How come CNN doesn't know them?

In case you didn't know, CNN is not an all knowing organization. They also have agendas to push too.

The question is do you know them? Any casual follower of the sweet science knows these guys.

I don't know them and not sure if CNN has an agenda to push nelson...

You've got to be kidding! Marvin Haggler vs John "The Beast" Mugabi was a classic.

Kassim Ouma's story alone will win you over, but when you see him at his best, you will be floored.

Sharif Bogere is a legend in the making.

CNN has several agendas. This is their feel good story. However, if you want a more touching story look up Kassim Ouma "The Dream."
Nelson should be applauded for what he has done and continues to do for the sport and Ghana. That alone makes him bigger than the rest.

You are obviously confusing the objective of this story. It is about selecting THE GREATEST AFRICAN BOXER, not the most moving sob story. Yes we are all aware that Kassim Ouma was an abducted child soldier who eventually escaped to win a world title (?154 lbs.). Yes that's a very touching feel-good story but it does not necessarily put him in the running for greatest African boxer.

Now here's a question for you: Would you in all honesty vote John Mugabi, Kassim Ouma, or the other "John Schmo" into the International Boxing Hall of Fame?.......I didn't think so.

When we talk about the Greatest African Boxer, the only boxer who comes close to giving Azumah any meaningful challenge is Di*ck Tiger of Nigeria. Now go and wash your mouth with soap for daring to suggest that those 3 yahoos deserve any consideration for that lofty title.

You don't know what you're talking about. "The Beast" was a better boxer ( and a hall of famer) than your idol.

Wait a minute: Are we talking about the same John Mugabi who was nearly decapitated by "Terrible" Terry Norris, losing his jr. middleweight title BY FIRST ROUND KNOCK-OUT? .....The same John Mugabi who was destroyed by Gerald "The G-Man" Mcllelan, again BY FIRST ROUND KNOCK-OUT? Do you, sir, have no sense of shame mentioning this loser's name, in the same breath, as The Professor's?

I rest my case.

[dr.luv]

This Uganda dude is upset for nothing. Please take your yeye names elsewhere, we are talking about international boxers here ok? just ask everyone from the Americas to Australia who the prof is and you will have your answer. None knows about the names you're trying to force on us. Just so you know, we have plenty of boxers in Ghana who're on the same level as the names you mentioned ,it's the prof we are talking about here,not a feel good article

[niidawg3]

ade carpet. bobo say Mugabi!!!

[Hassim]

This Uganda dude is upset for nothing. Please take your yeye names elsewhere, we are talking about international boxers here ok? just ask everyone from the Americas to Australia who the prof is and you will have your answer. None knows about the names you're trying to force on us. Just so you know, we have plenty of boxers in Ghana who're on the same level as the names you mentioned ,it's the prof we are talking about here,not a feel good article

I'll tell u what, the dude is not upset. He is just trying to get Ghanaians all riled up, by playing the role of sh*t disturber. Could be a distant relative of Ayo Akinfe.

[AsylumDowner]

This Uganda dude is upset for nothing. Please take your yeye names elsewhere, we are talking about international boxers here ok? just ask everyone from the Americas to Australia who the prof is and you will have your answer. None knows about the names you're trying to force on us. Just so you know, we have plenty of boxers in Ghana who're on the same level as the names you mentioned ,it's the prof we are talking about here,not a feel good article

I'll tell u what, the dude is not upset. He is just trying to get Ghanaians all riled up, by playing the role of sh*t disturber. Could be a distant relative of Ayo Akinfe.

With all due respect that honorary role of sh+t disturber is played beautifully by our august fella - Alahaji No - AKA Doctor No... This Ugandan is just trying hard to be like our Kwame moma

[Empire of Victory]

We are talking about world class boxing you UGANDAN PIG! NOT garbage and trash!! No one has achieved what the professor did!!




Get out of my face or I will come at you like the professor use to!!!