Ghanaian boxer Freezy Macbones has enlisted the legendary Azumah Nelson as his coach ahead of his bout against British fighter Steven Crame.
Freezy Macbones is set to face Crame in a highly anticipated bout at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on September 21.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the 33-year-old shared a video of himself sparring with Azumah Nelson and announced that the legendary boxer would be coaching him ahead of the bot against Crame.
“Big announcement! I'm thrilled to welcome the legendary Azumah Nelson to my corner as my coach for my upcoming bout in Kumasi!” he wrote.
“I'm honoured to learn from the best and I'm confident that together, we're going to make a statement in the ring! Thank you, Coach Azumah.”
Freezy Macbones' impressive record since moving back to Ghana
Freezy Macbones’ rise has been the archetypal grass-to-grace story, having become an internet sensation a year ago following his victory over Darryl Sharp at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Despite his raw style, he combined heavy punches with aggressiveness as he coasted to victory by a unanimous decision over Sharp.
Highlights of the fight went viral on social media, with many Ghanaians eulogising MacBones’ aggressive style of boxing.
He has since represented Ghana in the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers, where he fell short of qualification, before switching back to professional boxing in January this year.
Freezy Macbones’ last two fights have seen him secure wins over Gabriel Adoku and Ibrahim Labaran.
Azumah Nelson made his name in the 1980s and 1990s, having held the WBC featherweight and super featherweight titles.
He is widely regarded as one of the best boxers to have ever emerged from Africa, having swept a number of titles during his career.
The 66-year-old fought a total of 47 bouts, winning a staggering 39 times, drawing twice and losing just six.
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