In , he was named the 24th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by The Ring magazine. His first fight of note came in his 19th professional fight against the Mexican bantamweight champion Antonio Becerra. In his next fight, he defeated Patrick Ford 15—0. Featherweight division. With that victory, Salvador was an unknown to the casual boxing fan no more. He became a household name all over the United States that night. In his next fight, he defeated Olympic medalist Pat Cowdell by split decision.
His defense vs unheralded Jorge "Rocky" Garcia was the second fight featuring two featherweights ever to be televised by HBO , the first having been his contest with Cowdell.
He beat Garcia punch after punch, but the challenger gave honor to his nickname, an unknown fighter who lasts the distance with the world champion. Nelson, a late substitute for mandatory challenger Mario Miranda, was unknown at the time however, and was expected to only go a few rounds with the champ.
After that they engaged in violent exchange after violent exchange. Referee Tony Perez had to stop the fight seconds later. Azumah Nelson went on to have a glittering career and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in The latter was already off the table. The movie was dedicated to him. Top Qs. This article is about the Mexican boxer. Quick Facts Born, Died Santiago Tianguistenco , State of Mexico , Mexico. More information 46 fights, 44 wins More information No, Result Luevanos, Fernando Box Rec.
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