A day like today, Azumah Nelson regained WBC crown

December 1

1995

Azumah Nelson stopped Gabriel Ruelas to regain the WBC super featherweight title.

The Ghanaian, one of Africa’s greatest boxers, lost his title to Jesse James Leija in the second of their four fights.

Nelson won the title back after an 19-month layoff, handing Ruelas his third defeat in 44 fights.