Battling Nelson
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1882 – 1954
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Who was Battling Nelson?
Oscar Mathæus Nielsen, also known as Battling Nelson, was a Danish boxer who held the world lightweight championship on two separate occasions. He was nicknamed "the Durable Dane".
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- Born
- Jun 5, 1882
Copenhagen - Nationality
- Denmark
- Profession
- Lived in
- Copenhagen
- Died
- Feb 7, 1954
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on July 23, 2013
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