Legendary ghanaian boxer, azumah nelson, has revealed how former president jerry john rawlings convinced him to ditch his dream of joining the ghana armed forces and pursue a career in boxing. The occasion will witness the launch of sports journalist ekow asmahs book celebration of our world champions vol. The professor, a biography by ashley morrison detailing the extraordinary life of azumah, a life rawlings. Botchway, of the department of history, university of cape coast, on the social history of boxing in ghana with a spotlight on the threetime boxing champion, azumah nelson. Azumah nelson backs richard commey to reclaim title. He stated at a press launch in accra to outdoor the project the public, the boxing legend that having seen a number of productions by chief moomen, he believed that the young poet and playwright was the right person to. Submissions are solicited from fellows of the african humanities program ahp, which is administered by the american council of learned societies and. Vintage boxing programs, bout sheets, bout cards and press kits for sale in this section. Ghanas boxing icon professor azumah nelson will launch his hugelyawaited biography titled the professor the life of azumah nelson on wednesday october 29, 2014 at alisa hotel, ridge at 6pm prompt. In a bid to meet and greet harness racing participants during his visit, nelson will present each winning trainer with a signed copy of his book throughout the program. Wogbejeke enters next phase with play about azumah nelson. Africas iconic boxing legend azumah nelson s unrivalled boxing legacy will be etched in the minds of boxing lovers when he is honoured at the 52nd wbc convention, together with a host of other boxing greats.
Azumah nelson to launch book on september 19 if the earth doesnt quake, at least the immediate surroundings of the bukom sports emporium will, when the barima, the zoomzoom, the professor himself, azumah nelson, sets foot there, on thursday, september 19. They held the notion that the dynamics have changed and has become very difficult to get title shots. Boxing is no cakewalk azumah ring professor nelson in. Azumah nelson, excited by the news expressed his confidence in chief moomen and his team to put up an excellent production. Other former world champions like nana yaw konadu, ike quartey, joseph agbeko, joshua clottey and emmanuel tagoe are expected to attend too. Join us for a first look at photographer george nelsons second publication, scenes. The book will reveal the real azumah nelson and what i went through to attain the international recognition, azumah has said ahead of the launch. The azumah nelson fight night is held twice a year in honour of the legend, azumah nelson. Ralph friesen will be launching and reading from his new book, dad, god and me. The big ten book launch rocks accra dailyguide network. The series covers topics in african histories, languages, literatures, and cultures. Azumahs genius put ghana on world map rawlings boxing.
That was the foundation on which the book launch was built like a skyscraper, attracting the heights of pugilistic prowess such as former world champions, dk poison, azumah nelson, nana yaw konadu, and a great mix of the cream of society that filled the conference room of the bukom sports emporium, thursday, september 19, 2019. The african humanities series cordially invites you to the launch event of boxing is no cakewalk. Botchway puts azumah nelson on the spotlight in his book. The life story of azumah nelson by morrison, ashley isbn.
The african humanities series is a book publishing project of the african humanities program of the american council of learned societies. In a compelling, honest, and transparent account, friesen. Ekow asmah, brought to bear the work of the ten world champions produced by ghana. All set for world champs book launch dailyguide network. The book authored by seasoned sports journalist, mr. Colleen nelson book launch mcnally robinson booksellers. After 3 years of thrilling ghanaian audiences from tamale to accra with the epic theatre production wogbejeke, which is grand reenactment of ghanas history from ancient to modern times, producers of heritage theatre series have launched the 2nd phase of the series which will focus on specific individuals starting with the story of africas greatest boxer, azumah nelson. Thursday, february public events book launch keynote address by odia ofeimum, nigerian poet. The azumah nelson foundation acknowledges geodrill ghana and alisa hotel for their contribution to this grand launch. The african humanities programme ahp has launched a book authored by prof. And according to the azumah nelson foundation, persons wanting to purchase more of the dvds in support of the foundation should contact 0244850956 or pay into the azumah nelson. Azumah ring professor nelson in the social history of ghanaian boxing explores the social history of boxing in ghana and its interesting nexus with the biography of azumah nelson, unquestionably ghanas most celebrated boxer. Former president jerry john rawlings would speak at the book launch of boxing legend azumah nelson scheduled for wednesday october 29, in accra, organisers have confirmed.
Almost every ghanaian knows my story but not the full story. The life story of azumah nelson alisa hotel accra, wednesday october 29, 2014 distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. The jnf is launching a free education program next week for both at school or. Now is the time to start planning your book launch. Boxing coaches dare professor azumah nelson bryt fm. After the launch, the book will be sold at zenith bank branches across the. Deontay wilder was supposed to visit ghana for azumah nelson fight night yaw sakyi april 17, 2020 akufoaddo is the president whether you like it or not anyidoho to critics. The occasion is the launch of seasoned sports journalist ekow asmahs book. Azumah nelson will subsequently launch his book the professor on tuesday december 16 at the convention before returning to. It is my pleasure to join professor azumah nelson in launching the professor, a book about his extraordinary life a life perhaps unparalleled in ghanas rich history. The book will reveal the real azumah nelson and what. I wanted to time my trip to nelson and tasmania with abel tasman commemorations.
Ghanaian rap artist sarkodie has commended fellow rapper m. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ahead of his 60th birthday which falls on the 19th of july, the 3time world champion has been reliving some major highlights of his. When we got the call that they wanted to add boxing to the festivities this year, we welcomed the idea, said yaw sakyi, ceo of azumah nelson boxing promotions at wednesdays press conference in accra to launch the programme. Celebration of the publication of four new books in the african humanities series devalera botchway, university of cape coast boxing is no cakewalk. Those who inspire ghana an initiative by president nana akufo addo witnessed the launch of the book at osu castle as jackie appiah, sarkodie, azumah nelson. The 278paged book is aimed at having part of the proceeds from the event going into the first phase of the azumah nelson foundation complex, a multipurpose sports academy to be established at akuse. Workshops, booklaunches, talks, performances, filmscreenings, artbookfairs and much more. Although he is a man who heads an organization in meltdown and whose own performance in his most recent u. Mining companies support azumah nelson fight night ivas.
Bukom banku returns on azumah nelson fight night boxing. Boxing legend jeff fenech pledges to donate his brain to. The professor, a biography by ashley morrison detailing the extraordinary life of azumah, a life rawlings describes as perhaps unparalleled in ghanas. Nelson s new book the professor, life story of azumah nelson is a must read for all boxing, and general sports, fans. Boxing legend jeff fenech has pledged to donate his brain to help concussion research after revealing he suffers blackouts and memory lapses. Azumah nelson to launch book on september 19 ghana. This book does justice to his achievements and is an inspirational read of the life of this hall of fammer. Azumah nelson, a former world boxing council wbc featherweight and super featherweight champion has said the book titled celebration of our champions is an inspiration for the younger generation to attain greatness. If the earth doesnt quake, at least the immediate surroundings of the bukom sports emporium will, when the barima, the zoomzoom, the professor himself, azumah nelson, sets foot there, on thursday, september 19. Ekow asmahs book, celebration of our world champions. What became the highlight of the book launch was the screening of short videos of azumah s professional life. You can knock him out in the first round or he can knock you out in the first round, azumah said last friday in an interview on the sidelines of the launch of the azumah nelson fight night series in accra. Boxing coaches in ghana have called on former wbc featherweight world champion, professor azumah nelson to respect them and give them the benefit of the doubt as they practice their profession with love, unity and hard work. Kamoko 301, 23 kos will test his credentials for a return to the top against towolawi 91, 7 kos in an international cruiserweight contest scheduled for 10 rounds on the special azumah nelson.
Instead of criticising us always, he should rather offer support, encouragement and motivation to produce more champions and appealed to. It is my pleasure to join professor azumah nelson in launching the professor, a book about his extraordinary life a life perhaps unparalleled in ghanas. Those who inspire ghana an initiative by president nana akufo addo witnessed the launch of the book at osu castle as jackie appiah, sarkodie, azumah nelson, among others inspire next generation. Azumah, you are a great blessing to our country were the concluding remarks in a glowing tribute former president jerry rawlings paid boxing legend professor azumah nelson on wednesday. Join author colleen nelson as she launches her two. Azumah nelson is an iconic sports personality who really came from nowhere to reach the very top and then managed to stay there for a very long time. A number of mining companies are supporting the fourth edition of the azumah nelson fight night which comes of at the bukom boxing arena on saturday, august 19, 2017. Azumah nelson s fatherinlaw, yoofi boham, goodwill sports ambassador ray quarcoo, wbc referee judge eddie pappoe, wbc referee judge. The book posits that sports constitute more than mere games that people play.
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