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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