Vintage photo of boxer Battling Nelson (1882 – 1954) – World Lightweight Champion 1908 – 1910. Nelson (real name Oscar Mathaeus Nielsen) was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, but moved to the US as a child and was nicknamed “The Durable Dane”. Photo circa 1910.

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Size: 2243px × 3000px
Photo credit: © Fistiana / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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