Mother of the legendary Ghanaian boxer and WBC hall of famer, Azumah Nelson, Comfort Atwei Quarcoo, has died.
Her death was occurred on Monday January 2, 2023 at the age of 86.
The late Comfort Quarcoo, who has been ill for some time now, passed on peacefully at home.
Reacting to the death of her mother, Azumah Nelson noted that the bible says in all things we should give thanks to God so we thank the almighty for this one too.
‘I spent time with her 3-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 asked that Ghanaians keep him and his family in their prayers.
Details of funeral will be announced in due time.
Azumah Nelson is a 3-Time World Boxing Champion, 2004 Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Africa’s Greatest Boxer and WBCs Greatest Super featherweight Boxer of All-Time.
He was also inducted in the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in August, 2022.