'I was never the same fighter': Controversial result that cost Aussie Jeff Fenech a world title overturned 31 years later

Aussie boxing great awarded world title more than 30 years after controversial fight

abc.net.au/news/jeff-fenech-wins-world-title-31-years-after-azumah-nelson-draw/101632582Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech has been awarded his fourth world title belt, more than 30 years after a controversial draw with Azumah Nelson.

After 12 rounds, judges scored the fight a draw, allowing Nelson to keep his belt, sparking boos from the crowd and a furious reaction from Fenech inside the ring. The WBC said a panel of judges reassessed the fight and it was deemed a unanimous decision for the man dubbed "The Marrickville Mauler"."That makes a grand total of four WBC belts for him," the WBC said.

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