Battling Nelson
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Oscar Matthew "Battling" Nelson (June 5, 1882 – February 7, 1954), was a Danish-born American professional boxer who held the World Lightweight championship. He was also nicknamed "the Durable Dane".
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Battling Nelson | |
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Born | Oscar Mathæus Nielsen (1882-06-05)5 June 1882 Copenhagen, Denmark |
Died | 7 February 1954(1954-02-07) (aged 71) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | The Durable Dane |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Lightweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 134 |
Wins | 69 |
Wins by KO | 40 |
Losses | 33 |
Draws | 27 |
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