He is said to have died last week following a long battle with illness, although the exact sickness hasn’t been made public.
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Azumah Nelson: Boxing legend loses younger brother
Joseph Awudu Nelson, the younger brother of boxing legend Azumah Nelson, has passed away at the age of 59.
Azumah Nelson: Boxing legend loses younger brother
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In a statement, Azumah expressed his sadness at the passing of his brother, but said God knows best.
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"As Christians, we believe God gives life and he has the power to take it whenever he pleases.
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"We believe it was God who decided to give him rest so we can't complain,” a section of the statement said, as quoted by the Daily Graphic.
Azumah Nelson is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers to have ever emerged from Africa, having swept a number of titles during his career.
The 63-year-old fought a total of 47 bouts, winning a staggering 39 times, drawing twice and losing just six.
He also won the WBC featherweight championship and the WBC Super featherweight title in his prime.
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His younger brother, though, wasn’t so much into boxing and lived a life far away from the eyes of the media.
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