Ghana’s boxing legend, Azumah Nelson has lost his mother Comfort Atwei Quarcoo, the family announced on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
The legendary boxer’s mother died peacefully at her home after a short illness on Monday, January 2, 2023, at the age of 86.
“I spent time with her three days ago and could tell she was in pain so I know she is at peace now. After raising her children well and seeing her grandchildren, she has done very well and deserves some rest. This is a celebration of life,” Azumah Nelson said in a statement.
This comes after Joseph Awudu Nelson, the younger brother of the legendary boxer, also passed away at the age of 59 last year.
Details of Nelson’s mother’s funeral is yet to be announced.
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 64-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.