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http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/07/sport ... ?hpt=hp_c3

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A true great. Fantastic boxer and man.

My daughter's best friend is Ghanaian and they still talk about him today.

I think he is, but Dick Tiger could be considered for that mythical title too.

I'd say he is and one of the best fighters all time period . I also have a friend from Ghana ,when they heard I was in to boxing all they talked about was Nelson .

I think I would go with Tiger. Can't think of anyone else from Africa that better than Nelson though.

Also concur; it's Dick Tiger.

Dick Tiger is the greatest fighter that came out of Africa...A true all time great

Not Cerdan, then?

Cerdan was born in Africa so fair shout.

Nelson had more strings to his bow than Tiger. That’s my opinion anyway. Both greats though…

Whilst not as great as Cerdan and, and possibly Nelson, Brian Mitchell was also very, very good.

Defended his title 11 times, and due to politics and boycotts, always had to do so in the other fellows backyard.

He never lost a title fight, and retired as champion.

WBA and IBF super featherweight champion.

I'm surprised anyone at CNN even knows who Nelson is, the braindead fucktards.

I would place Nelson as Africa's Number One, but that's only my opinion.