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".
Battling Nelson | |
|---|---|
 Nelson c. 1900s | |
| Born | Oscar Mathæus Nielsen 5 June 1882 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 7 February 1954 (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 |
Personal history
editNelson was born Oscar Mathæus Nielsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, on June 5, 1882. He emigrated to the United States the following year and was raised in Hegewisch, a neighborhood on the Southeast side of Chicago.
In 1913, he married Fay King, a cartoonist who did his portrait for Nelson's 1911 guide The Wonders of the Yellowstone National Park.[1] In 1916, they had a very public divorce.[2][3]
Nelson died February 7, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, from lung cancer.[4] The Veteran Boxing Association paid for part of the cost of his funeral; his ex-wife paid the remainder, in addition to purchasing "beautiful arrangements" for the ceremony.[5]
Boxing career
editNelson began boxing professionally at age fourteen, in 1896. He fought for the vacant lightweight title against Jimmy Britt on December 20, 1904, but lost a twenty-round decision. He lost to Abe Attell in 1905, but his win over Jack O'Neill secured him another shot at the world championship. On September 9, 1905, Nelson finally beat Britt in a knockout in the 18th round of a 45-round bout.
He defeated Terry McGovern in a no-decision Newspaper decision, but then faced a greater challenge when he faced off against the reigning world lightweight champion Joe Gans on September 3, 1906, in Goldfield, Nevada. Gans dropped Nelson repeatedly during the bout, but could not knock him out. Finally, in the forty-second round, Nelson hit Gans below the belt causing him to lose the fight by disqualification.
In 1907 and 1908, Nelson split a pair of bouts with Britt and fought Attell to a draw. He then challenged Gans again for the world lightweight title on July 4, 1908. This time he knocked Gans out in the seventeenth round. Two months later, Nelson knocked out Gans in the twenty-first round.
In 1909, Nelson fought Ad Wolgast in a fight held over the lightweight limit. Wolgast beat him, and Nelson gave Wolgast a chance at his title on February 22, 1910. Eventually unable to see due to the accumulation of punches, Nelson lost the title when the referee stopped the fight in either the fortieth or the forty-second round.[6]
Nelson continued to fight, and in 1917, he challenged Freddie Welsh for the lightweight title. He lost a twelve-round decision and retired from fighting in 1920.
He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.
In 2016, award-winning biographer Mark Allen Baker published the first comprehensive biography of Nelson with McFarland, a leading independent publisher of academic and nonfiction books.
Motion pictures of Nelson's fights
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The second Gans-Nelson battle in Colma was the subject of a four-reel motion picture that played in major cities around the country.
Professional boxing record
editAll information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[7] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
edit| 134 fights | 59 wins | 20 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 40 | 3 |
| By decision | 19 | 16 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 22 | |
| No contests | 5 | |
| Newspaper decisions/draws | 28 | |
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | Loss | 59–20–22 (33) | Freddie Welsh | NWS | 12 | Apr 17, 1917 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | World lightweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 133 | Win | 59–20–22 (32) | Pierce Matthews | TKO | 8 (12) | Mar 17, 1917 | Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 132 | Loss | 58–20–22 (32) | Jimmy Reagan | PTS | 10 | Nov 5, 1915 | 20th Century A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 131 | Loss | 58–19–22 (31) | Bobby Waugh | PTS | 20 | Sep 6, 1915 | Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico | |
| 130 | Win | 58–18–22 (31) | Dale Gardner | KO | 2 (?) | Apr 24, 1915 | Havana, Cuba | |
| 129 | Win | 57–18–22 (31) | Jimmy Fryer | PTS | 25 | Mar 24, 1915 | Havana, Cuba | |
| 128 | Win | 56–18–22 (31) | Stewart Donnelly | KO | 3 (?) | Mar 18, 1915 | Havana, Cuba | |
| 127 | Win | 55–18–22 (31) | Cliff Ford | PTS | 6 | Aug 19, 1913 | Soo Opera House, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 126 | Loss | 54–18–22 (31) | Ad Wolgast | NWS | 10 | Oct 13, 1913 | Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 125 | Loss | 54–18–22 (30) | Pat Bradley | NWS | 6 (10) | May 3, 1913 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 124 | Loss | 54–18–22 (29) | Gilbert Gallant | PTS | 12 | Apr 29, 1913 | Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 123 | Draw | 54–17–22 (29) | Bay Wood | PTS | 12 | Apr 19, 1913 | Elm Rink, New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 122 | Win | 54–17–21 (29) | Mike Malone | NWS | 10 | Mar 27, 1913 | Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. | |
| 121 | Loss | 54–17–21 (28) | Frank Ray Whitney | NWS | 10 | Mar 5, 1913 | Armory Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | No decision rendered by prior agreement Whitney won Newspaper Decision |
| 120 | Draw | 54–17–21 (27) | Bay Wood | PTS | 12 | Feb 22, 1913 | Bristol Arena, New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 119 | Win | 54–17–20 (27) | Joe Burke | NWS | 10 | Feb 17, 1913 | Orpheum Theatre, Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 118 | Win | 54–17–20 (26) | Harry Dillon | TKO | 10 (10) | Feb 11, 1913 | Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 117 | Win | 53–17–20 (26) | Jack Sorenson | NWS | 10 | Feb 5, 1913 | Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 116 | Loss | 53–17–20 (25) | Frankie Russell | PTS | 10 | Jan 3, 1913 | Greenwall Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | Nelson claimed he fought under the belief that without a knockout the bout would be declared a draw or no decision |
| 115 | Loss | 53–16–20 (25) | Yankee Schwartz | NWS | 8 | Dec 31, 1912 | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 114 | Draw | 53–16–20 (24) | Jim Bonner | PTS | 10 | Dec 20, 1912 | Walker's Hall, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 113 | Draw | 53–16–19 (24) | Teddy Maloney | NWS | 6 | Dec 13, 1912 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 112 | Loss | 53–16–19 (23) | Leach Cross | NWS | 10 | Nov 28, 1912 | 44th Street A.C., New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 111 | Win | 53–16–19 (22) | Art Stewart | NWS | 10 | Nov 14, 1912 | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 110 | Draw | 53–16–19 (21) | Steve Ketchel | PTS | 15 | Sep 2, 1912 | Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 109 | Loss | 53–16–18 (21) | Mickey MacIntyre | NWS | 12 | Jul 12, 1912 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 108 | Win | 53–16–18 (20) | Andy Bezenah | NWS | 12 | Jul 1, 1912 | Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 107 | Draw | 53–16–18 (19) | Sammy Trott | PTS | 15 | Mar 1, 1912 | Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 106 | Draw | 53–16–17 (19) | Young Togo | PTS | 6 | Feb 26, 1912 | Athletic Club, Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 105 | Loss | 53–16–16 (19) | Tommy O'Rourke | NWS | 10 | Jan 9, 1912 | Springfield, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 104 | Win | 53–16–16 (18) | Jack Redmond | PTS | 20 | Dec 31, 1911 | West Side A.C., Gretna, Louisiana, U.S. | |
| 103 | Loss | 52–16–16 (18) | One Round Hogan | NWS | 10 | Dec 22, 1911 | Madison A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 102 | Win | 52–16–16 (17) | Willie Howard | NWS | 10 | Dec 18, 1911 | Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 101 | Win | 52–16–16 (16) | Bobby Wilson | NWS | 10 | Dec 15, 1911 | Oneida County A.C., Utica, New York, U.S. | |
| 100 | Draw | 52–16–16 (15) | Andy Bezenah | NWS | 10 | Dec 4, 1911 | Jeffersonville, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 99 | Win | 52–16–16 (14) | Joseph Spero | KO | 6 (20) | Nov 30, 1911 | Agnes Street Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| 98 | Draw | 51–16–16 (14) | Louis De Ponthieu | NWS | 10 | Nov 25, 1911 | Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 97 | Win | 51–16–16 (13) | Tommy Moore | TKO | 9 (10) | Nov 10, 1911 | Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 96 | Draw | 50–16–16 (13) | Frank Loughrey | NWS | 10 | Nov 6, 1911 | Grogan A.C., Watervliet, New York, U.S. | |
| 95 | Win | 50–16–16 (12) | Monte Dale | PTS | 15 | Oct 25, 1911 | Mechanics Hall, Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
| 94 | Loss | 49–16–16 (12) | George Alger | NWS | 6 | Oct 19, 1911 | Augusta, Maine, U.S. | |
| 93 | Loss | 49–16–16 (12) | Philadelphia Pal Moore | PTS | 12 | Oct 17, 1911 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 92 | Win | 49–15–16 (12) | Willie Beecher | NWS | 10 | Oct 11, 1911 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 91 | Loss | 49–15–16 (11) | Milburn Saylor | PTS | 12 | Oct 3, 1911 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 90 | Win | 49–14–16 (11) | Billy Nixon | TKO | 10 (12) | Sep 19, 1911 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 48–14–16 (11) | Tommy Gaffney | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 4, 1911 | Opera House, Medford, Oregon, U.S. | |
| 88 | Draw | 47–14–16 (11) | Percy Cove | PTS | 6 | Jul 4, 1911 | Fairgrounds, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. | |
| 87 | Loss | 47–14–15 (11) | Owen Moran | KO | 11 (20) | Nov 26, 1910 | Blot's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 86 | Draw | 47–13–15 (11) | Anton LaGrave | PTS | 15 | Oct 31, 1910 | Dreamland Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 47–13–14 (11) | Monte Dale | TKO | 3 (10) | Oct 10, 1910 | Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 84 | Loss | 46–13–14 (11) | Ad Wolgast | TKO | 40 (45) | Feb 22, 1910 | Arena, Point Richmond, California, U.S. | Lost world lightweight title |
| 83 | Win | 46–12–14 (11) | Eddie Lang | TKO | 8 (8) | Jan 21, 1910 | Memphis A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | Retained world lightweight title |
| 82 | Loss | 45–12–14 (11) | Ad Wolgast | NWS | 10 | Jul 13, 1909 | Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 45–12–14 (10) | Jack Clifford | TKO | 5 (15) | Jun 22, 1909 | Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 44–12–14 (10) | Dick Hyland | KO | 23 (45) | May 29, 1909 | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | Retained world lightweight title |
| 79 | Win | 43–12–14 (10) | Joe Gans | KO | 21 (45) | Sep 9, 1908 | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | Retained world lightweight title |
| 78 | Win | 42–12–14 (10) | Joe Gans | KO | 17 (45) | Jul 4, 1908 | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | Won world lightweight title |
| 77 | Draw | 41–12–14 (10) | Abe Attell | PTS | 15 | Mar 31, 1908 | Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 76 | Draw | 41–12–13 (10) | Jimmy Britt | NWS | 10 | Mar 3, 1908 | Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 75 | Loss | 41–12–13 (9) | Rudy Unholz | NWS | 10 | Feb 4, 1908 | Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 74 | Win | 41–12–13 (8) | Jack Clifford | KO | 5 (20) | Jan 13, 1908 | Opera House, Ogden, Utah, U.S. | |
| 73 | Loss | 40–12–13 (8) | Jimmy Britt | PTS | 20 | Jul 31, 1907 | Auditorium Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. | Lost world 'white' lightweight title |
| 72 | Loss | 40–11–13 (8) | Joe Gans | DQ | 42 (?) | Sep 3, 1906 | Casino Amphitheatre, Goldfield, Nevada, U.S. | For world lightweight title |
| 71 | Win | 40–10–13 (8) | Terry McGovern | NWS | 6 | Mar 14, 1906 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 70 | Win | 40–10–13 (7) | Jimmy Britt | KO | 18 (20) | Sep 9, 1905 | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | Won world 'white' lightweight title |
| 69 | Win | 39–10–13 (7) | Jack O'Neil | NWS | 6 | Jun 6, 1905 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 68 | Draw | 39–10–13 (6) | Kid Sullivan | PTS | 6 | Jun 2, 1905 | Eureka A.C., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 67 | Loss | 39–10–12 (6) | Abe Attell | NWS | 6 | May 22, 1905 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 39–10–12 (5) | Young Corbett II | TKO | 9 (20) | Feb 28, 1905 | Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 65 | Loss | 38–10–12 (5) | Jimmy Britt | PTS | 20 | Dec 20, 1904 | Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | For vacant world 'white' lightweight title |
| 64 | Win | 38–9–12 (5) | Young Corbett II | TKO | 10 (20) | Nov 29, 1904 | Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 37–9–12 (5) | Aurelio Herrera | PTS | 20 | Sep 5, 1904 | Montana A.C., Butte, Montana, U.S. | |
| 62 | Win | 36–9–12 (5) | Eddie Hanlon | TKO | 19 (20) | Jul 29, 1904 | Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 61 | Win | 35–9–12 (5) | Martin Canole | KO | 18 (20) | May 20, 1904 | Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 34–9–12 (5) | Joe Spider Welsh | TKO | 16 (20) | Apr 5, 1904 | Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 33–9–12 (5) | Jack O'Neil | PTS | 6 | Feb 5, 1904 | Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 32–9–12 (5) | Art Simms | KO | 3 (6) | Jan 16, 1904 | Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 31–9–12 (5) | Clarence English | PTS | 15 | Dec 28, 1903 | Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 30–9–12 (5) | George Memsic | PTS | 6 | Nov 10, 1903 | Badger A.C., Milwaukee, U.S. | |
| 55 | Loss | 29–9–12 (5) | Charles Neary | PTS | 6 | Oct 16, 1903 | Badger A.C., Milwaukee, U.S. | |
| 54 | NC | 29–8–12 (5) | Daredevil Tildon | NC | 2 (?) | Sep 3, 1903 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | Police stopped the fight |
| 53 | Loss | 29–8–12 (4) | Eddie Sterns | KO | 9 (?) | Aug 26, 1903 | Michigan City, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 52 | Draw | 29–7–12 (4) | Mickey Riley | PTS | 15 | Jul 24, 1903 | Hurley, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 51 | NC | 29–7–11 (4) | Mickey Riley | NC | 11 (?) | Jul 15, 1903 | Ashland, Wisconsin, U.S. | Police stopped the fight |
| 50 | Draw | 29–7–11 (3) | Clarence English | PTS | 15 | Jun 27, 1903 | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 29–7–10 (3) | Larry McDonald | KO | 4 (?) | Jun 20, 1903 | Harvey, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 48 | Draw | 28–7–10 (3) | Mickey Riley | PTS | 6 | Jun 19, 1903 | Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 28–7–9 (3) | Young Scotty | PTS | 8 | Jun 16, 1903 | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 27–7–9 (3) | Stockings Kelly | KO | 4 (?) | May 22, 1903 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 26–7–9 (3) | Cyclone Johnny Thompson | PTS | 6 | Apr 24, 1903 | Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 44 | Draw | 25–7–9 (3) | Adam Ryan | PTS | 15 | Mar 4, 1903 | Capital Theater, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 25–7–8 (3) | Sammy Maxwell | KO | 10 (?) | Jan 6, 1903 | Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 24–7–8 (3) | Christy Williams | KO | 17 (?) | Dec 26, 1902 | Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 23–7–8 (3) | Billy Mayfield | PTS | 10 | Dec 2, 1902 | Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 40 | Draw | 22–7–8 (3) | Battling Hurley | PTS | 6 | Jun 14, 1902 | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 22–7–7 (3) | Pudden Burns | PTS | 6 | May 17, 1902 | Hegewisch, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 38 | Draw | 21–7–7 (3) | Danny McMahon | PTS | 6 | Apr 12, 1902 | West Pullman, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 21–7–6 (3) | William Rossler | KO | 1 (?) | Apr 5, 1902 | Harvey, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 20–7–6 (3) | Cyclone Johnny Thompson | PTS | 6 | Mar 21, 1902 | Wabash A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 35 | Win | 19–7–6 (3) | Kid Ryan | KO | 5 (?) | Mar 17, 1902 | American A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 18–7–6 (3) | Joe Percente | PTS | 8 | Mar 13, 1902 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 33 | Loss | 17–7–6 (3) | Charles Berry | PTS | 8 | Jan 21, 1902 | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 17–6–6 (3) | Frank Colifer | KO | 5 (?) | Jan 13, 1902 | West Pullman, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 31 | Loss | 16–6–6 (3) | Charles Berry | PTS | 6 | Dec 17, 1901 | Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 16–5–6 (3) | Mike Walsh | KO | 6 (6) | Dec 16, 1901 | American A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 29 | Draw | 15–5–6 (3) | Joe Percente | PTS | 6 | Dec 2, 1901 | Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 15–5–5 (3) | Eddie Santry | PTS | 6 | Nov 29, 1901 | Pyramid A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 27 | Loss | 15–4–5 (3) | Joe Percente | PTS | 6 | Nov 15, 1901 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 26 | NC | 15–3–5 (3) | Billy Heck | ND | 4 | Nov 10, 1901 | West Pullman, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 25 | Draw | 15–3–5 (2) | Harry Fails | PTS | 10 | May 24, 1901 | Rhinelander, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 24 | NC | 15–3–4 (2) | Harry Fails | ND | 6 | May 18, 1901 | Omro, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 23 | Draw | 15–3–4 (1) | Charles Berry | PTS | 6 | May 3, 1901 | Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 22 | Loss | 15–3–3 (1) | Mickey Riley | PTS | 6 | Apr 19, 1901 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 15–2–3 (1) | Black Griffo | KO | 3 (?) | Mar 17, 1901 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 14–2–3 (1) | Jack Martin | PTS | 4 | Dec 8, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 13–2–3 (1) | Joe Percente | DQ | 2 (?) | Dec 7, 1900 | Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 18 | Draw | 12–2–3 (1) | Danny McMahon | PTS | 4 | Dec 1, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 17 | Loss | 12–2–2 (1) | Pete Boyle | DQ | 4 (?) | Dec 1, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 12–1–2 (1) | Ed Burley | KO | 5 (?) | Nov 22, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 11–1–2 (1) | Black Griffo | KO | 3 (?) | Nov 15, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 14 | Draw | 10–1–2 (1) | Clarence Class | PTS | 6 | Nov 2, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 10–1–1 (1) | Young Bay | PTS | 6 | Oct 8, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 9–1–1 (1) | Young Griffin | PTS | 6 | Sep 21, 1900 | Orpheus A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 11 | Loss | 8–1–1 (1) | Joe Hedmark | PTS | 6 | Sep 14, 1900 | Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 8–0–1 (1) | Charles Dougherty | KO | 1 (?) | Aug 30, 1900 | Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 9 | NC | 7–0–1 (1) | Feathers Vernon | ND | 6 | Jul 4, 1900 | West Pullman, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | John Smith | KO | 2 (?) | Jun 1, 1899 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Bull Winters | KO | 1 (?) | May 3, 1899 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Eddie Penny | KO | 1 (?) | Apr 6, 1899 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 5 | Draw | 4–0–1 | Eddie Herman | PTS | 6 | Jan 1, 1899 | Hegewisch, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Soldier Williams | KO | 3 (?) | May 11, 1898 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Freddie Green | KO | 7 (?) | May 10, 1898 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ole Olsen | PTS | 3 | Jun 5, 1897 | Hegewisch, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Wallace Kid | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 3, 1896 | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
Unofficial record
edit| 172 fights | 97 wins | 46 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 40 | 3 |
| By decision | 56 | 39 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 4 |
| Draws | 28 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | Loss | 69–33–27 (5) | Freddie Welsh | NWS | 12 | Apr 17, 1917 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | World lightweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 133 | Win | 69–32–27 (5) | Pierce Matthews | TKO | 8 (12) | Mar 17, 1917 | Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 132 | Loss | 68–32–27 (5) | Jimmy Reagan | PTS | 10 | Nov 5, 1915 | 20th Century A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 131 | Loss | 68–31–27 (5) | Bobby Waugh | PTS | 20 | Sep 6, 1915 | Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico | |
| 130 | Win | 68–30–27 (5) | Dale Gardner | KO | 2 (?) | Apr 24, 1915 | Havana, Cuba | |
| 129 | Win | 67–30–27 (5) | Jimmy Fryer | PTS | 25 | Mar 24, 1915 | Havana, Cuba | |
| 128 | Win | 66–30–27 (5) | Stewart Donnelly | KO | 3 (?) | Mar 18, 1915 | Havana, Cuba | |
| 127 | Win | 65–30–27 (5) | Cliff Ford | PTS | 6 | Aug 19, 1913 | Soo Opera House, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 126 | Loss | 64–30–27 (5) | Ad Wolgast | NWS | 10 | Oct 13, 1913 | Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 125 | Loss | 64–29–27 (5) | Pat Bradley | NWS | 6 (10) | May 3, 1913 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 124 | Loss | 64–28–27 (5) | Gilbert Gallant | PTS | 12 | Apr 29, 1913 | Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 123 | Draw | 64–27–27 (5) | Bay Wood | PTS | 12 | Apr 19, 1913 | Elm Rink, New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 122 | Win | 64–27–26 (5) | Mike Malone | NWS | 10 | Mar 27, 1913 | Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. | |
| 121 | Loss | 63–27–26 (5) | Frank Ray Whitney | NWS | 10 | Mar 5, 1913 | Armory Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | No decision rendered by prior agreement Whitney won Newspaper Decision |
| 120 | Draw | 63–26–26 (5) | Bay Wood | PTS | 12 | Feb 22, 1913 | Bristol Arena, New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 119 | Win | 63–26–25 (5) | Joe Burke | NWS | 10 | Feb 17, 1913 | Orpheum Theatre, Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 118 | Win | 62–26–25 (5) | Harry Dillon | TKO | 10 (10) | Feb 11, 1913 | Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 117 | Win | 61–26–25 (5) | Jack Sorenson | NWS | 10 | Feb 5, 1913 | Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 116 | Loss | 60–26–25 (5) | Frankie Russell | PTS | 10 | Jan 3, 1913 | Greenwall Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | Nelson claimed he fought under the belief that without a knockout the bout would be declared a draw or no decision |
| 115 | Loss | 60–25–25 (5) | Yankee Schwartz | NWS | 8 | Dec 31, 1912 | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 114 | Draw | 60–24–25 (5) | Jim Bonner | PTS | 10 | Dec 20, 1912 | Walker's Hall, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 113 | Draw | 60–24–24 (5) | Teddy Maloney | NWS | 6 | Dec 13, 1912 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 112 | Loss | 60–24–23 (5) | Leach Cross | NWS | 10 | Nov 28, 1912 | 44th Street A.C., New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 111 | Win | 60–23–23 (5) | Art Stewart | NWS | 10 | Nov 14, 1912 | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 110 | Draw | 59–23–23 (5) | Steve Ketchel | PTS | 15 | Sep 2, 1912 | Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 109 | Loss | 59–23–22 (5) | Mickey MacIntyre | NWS | 12 | Jul 12, 1912 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 108 | Win | 59–22–22 (5) | Andy Bezenah | NWS | 12 | Jul 1, 1912 | Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 107 | Draw | 58–22–22 (5) | Sammy Trott | PTS | 15 | Mar 1, 1912 | Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 106 | Draw | 58–22–21 (5) | Young Togo | PTS | 6 | Feb 26, 1912 | Athletic Club, Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 105 | Loss | 58–22–20 (5) | Tommy O'Rourke | NWS | 10 | Jan 9, 1912 | Springfield, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 104 | Win | 58–21–20 (5) | Jack Redmond | PTS | 20 | Dec 31, 1911 | West Side A.C., Gretna, Louisiana, U.S. | |
| 103 | Loss | 57–21–20 (5) | One Round Hogan | NWS | 10 | Dec 22, 1911 | Madison A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 102 | Win | 57–20–20 (5) | Willie Howard | NWS | 10 | Dec 18, 1911 | Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 101 | Win | 56–20–20 (5) | Bobby Wilson | NWS | 10 | Dec 15, 1911 | Oneida County A.C., Utica, New York, U.S. | |
| 100 | Draw | 55–20–20 (5) | Andy Bezenah | NWS | 10 | Dec 4, 1911 | Jeffersonville, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 99 | Win | 55–20–19 (5) | Joseph Spero | KO | 6 (20) | Nov 30, 1911 | Agnes Street Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| 98 | Draw | 54–20–19 (5) | Louis De Ponthieu | NWS | 10 | Nov 25, 1911 | Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 97 | Win | 54–20–18 (5) | Tommy Moore | TKO | 9 (10) | Nov 10, 1911 | Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 96 | Draw | 53–20–18 (5) | Frank Loughrey | NWS | 10 | Nov 6, 1911 | Grogan A.C., Watervliet, New York, U.S. | |
| 95 | Win | 53–20–17 (5) | Monte Dale | PTS | 15 | Oct 25, 1911 | Mechanics Hall, Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
| 94 | Loss | 52–20–17 (5) | George Alger | NWS | 6 | Oct 19, 1911 | Augusta, Maine, U.S. | |
| 93 | Loss | 52–19–17 (5) | Philadelphia Pal Moore | PTS | 12 | Oct 17, 1911 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 92 | Win | 52–18–17 (5) | Willie Beecher | NWS | 10 | Oct 11, 1911 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 91 | Loss | 51–18–17 (5) | Milburn Saylor | PTS | 12 | Oct 3, 1911 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 90 | Win | 51–17–17 (5) | Billy Nixon | TKO | 10 (12) | Sep 19, 1911 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 50–17–17 (5) | Tommy Gaffney | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 4, 1911 | Opera House, Medford, Oregon, U.S. | |
| 88 | Draw | 49–17–17 (5) | Percy Cove | PTS | 6 | Jul 4, 1911 | Fairgrounds, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. | |
| 87 | Loss | 49–17–16 (5) | Owen Moran | KO | 11 (20) | Nov 26, 1910 | Blot's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 86 | Draw | 49–16–16 (5) | Anton LaGrave | PTS | 15 | Oct 31, 1910 | Dreamland Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 49–16–15 (5) | Monte Dale | TKO | 3 (10) | Oct 10, 1910 | Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 84 | Loss | 48–16–15 (5) | Ad Wolgast | TKO | 40 (45) | Feb 22, 1910 | Arena, Point Richmond, California, U.S. | Lost world lightweight title |
| 83 | Win | 48–15–15 (5) | Eddie Lang | TKO | 8 (8) | Jan 21, 1910 | Memphis A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | Retained world lightweight title |
| 82 | Loss | 47–15–15 (5) | Ad Wolgast | NWS | 10 | Jul 13, 1909 | Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 47–14–15 (5) | Jack Clifford | TKO | 5 (15) | Jun 22, 1909 | Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 46–14–15 (5) | Dick Hyland | KO | 23 (45) | May 29, 1909 | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | Retained world lightweight title |
| 79 | Win | 45–14–15 (5) | Joe Gans | KO | 21 (45) | Sep 9, 1908 | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | Retained world lightweight title |
| 78 | Win | 44–14–15 (5) | Joe Gans | KO | 17 (45) | Jul 4, 1908 | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | Won world lightweight title |
| 77 | Draw | 43–14–15 (5) | Abe Attell | PTS | 15 | Mar 31, 1908 | Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 76 | Draw | 43–14–14 (5) | Jimmy Britt | NWS | 10 | Mar 3, 1908 | Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 75 | Loss | 43–14–13 (5) | Rudy Unholz | NWS | 10 | Feb 4, 1908 | Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 74 | Win | 43–13–13 (5) | Jack Clifford | KO | 5 (20) | Jan 13, 1908 | Opera House, Ogden, Utah, U.S. | |
| 73 | Loss | 42–13–13 (5) | Jimmy Britt | PTS | 20 | Jul 31, 1907 | Auditorium Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. | Lost world 'white' lightweight title |
| 72 | Loss | 42–12–13 (5) | Joe Gans | DQ | 42 (?) | Sep 3, 1906 | Casino Amphitheatre, Goldfield, Nevada, U.S. | For world lightweight title |
| 71 | Win | 42–11–13 (5) | Terry McGovern | NWS | 6 | Mar 14, 1906 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 70 | Win | 41–11–13 (5) | Jimmy Britt | KO | 18 (20) | Sep 9, 1905 | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | Won world 'white' lightweight title |
| 69 | Win | 40–11–13 (5) | Jack O'Neil | NWS | 6 | Jun 6, 1905 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 68 | Draw | 39–11–13 (5) | Kid Sullivan | PTS | 6 | Jun 2, 1905 | Eureka A.C., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 67 | Loss | 39–11–12 (5) | Abe Attell | NWS | 6 | May 22, 1905 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 39–10–12 (5) | Young Corbett II | TKO | 9 (20) | Feb 28, 1905 | Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 65 | Loss | 38–10–12 (5) | Jimmy Britt | PTS | 20 | Dec 20, 1904 | Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | For vacant world 'white' lightweight title |
| 64 | Win | 38–9–12 (5) | Young Corbett II | TKO | 10 (20) | Nov 29, 1904 | Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 37–9–12 (5) | Aurelio Herrera | PTS | 20 | Sep 5, 1904 | Montana A.C., Butte, Montana, U.S. | |
| 62 | Win | 36–9–12 (5) | Eddie Hanlon | TKO | 19 (20) | Jul 29, 1904 | Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 61 | Win | 35–9–12 (5) | Martin Canole | KO | 18 (20) | May 20, 1904 | Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 34–9–12 (5) | Joe Spider Welsh | TKO | 16 (20) | Apr 5, 1904 | Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 33–9–12 (5) | Jack O'Neil | PTS | 6 | Feb 5, 1904 | Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 32–9–12 (5) | Art Simms | KO | 3 (6) | Jan 16, 1904 | Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 31–9–12 (5) | Clarence English | PTS | 15 | Dec 28, 1903 | Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 30–9–12 (5) | George Memsic | PTS | 6 | Nov 10, 1903 | Badger A.C., Milwaukee, U.S. | |
| 55 | Loss | 29–9–12 (5) | Charles Neary | PTS | 6 | Oct 16, 1903 | Badger A.C., Milwaukee, U.S. | |
| 54 | NC | 29–8–12 (5) | Daredevil Tildon | NC | 2 (?) | Sep 3, 1903 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | Police stopped the fight |
| 53 | Loss | 29–8–12 (4) | Eddie Sterns | KO | 9 (?) | Aug 26, 1903 | Michigan City, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 52 | Draw | 29–7–12 (4) | Mickey Riley | PTS | 15 | Jul 24, 1903 | Hurley, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 51 | NC | 29–7–11 (4) | Mickey Riley | NC | 11 (?) | Jul 15, 1903 | Ashland, Wisconsin, U.S. | Police stopped the fight |
| 50 | Draw | 29–7–11 (3) | Clarence English | PTS | 15 | Jun 27, 1903 | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 29–7–10 (3) | Larry McDonald | KO | 4 (?) | Jun 20, 1903 | Harvey, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 48 | Draw | 28–7–10 (3) | Mickey Riley | PTS | 6 | Jun 19, 1903 | Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 28–7–9 (3) | Young Scotty | PTS | 8 | Jun 16, 1903 | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 27–7–9 (3) | Stockings Kelly | KO | 4 (?) | May 22, 1903 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 26–7–9 (3) | Cyclone Johnny Thompson | PTS | 6 | Apr 24, 1903 | Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 44 | Draw | 25–7–9 (3) | Adam Ryan | PTS | 15 | Mar 4, 1903 | Capital Theater, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 25–7–8 (3) | Sammy Maxwell | KO | 10 (?) | Jan 6, 1903 | Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 24–7–8 (3) | Christy Williams | KO | 17 (?) | Dec 26, 1902 | Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 23–7–8 (3) | Billy Mayfield | PTS | 10 | Dec 2, 1902 | Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| 40 | Draw | 22–7–8 (3) | Battling Hurley | PTS | 6 | Jun 14, 1902 | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 22–7–7 (3) | Pudden Burns | PTS | 6 | May 17, 1902 | Hegewisch, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 38 | Draw | 21–7–7 (3) | Danny McMahon | PTS | 6 | Apr 12, 1902 | West Pullman, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 21–7–6 (3) | William Rossler | KO | 1 (?) | Apr 5, 1902 | Harvey, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 20–7–6 (3) | Cyclone Johnny Thompson | PTS | 6 | Mar 21, 1902 | Wabash A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 35 | Win | 19–7–6 (3) | Kid Ryan | KO | 5 (?) | Mar 17, 1902 | American A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 18–7–6 (3) | Joe Percente | PTS | 8 | Mar 13, 1902 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 33 | Loss | 17–7–6 (3) | Charles Berry | PTS | 8 | Jan 21, 1902 | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 17–6–6 (3) | Frank Colifer | KO | 5 (?) | Jan 13, 1902 | West Pullman, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 31 | Loss | 16–6–6 (3) | Charles Berry | PTS | 6 | Dec 17, 1901 | Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 16–5–6 (3) | Mike Walsh | KO | 6 (6) | Dec 16, 1901 | American A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 29 | Draw | 15–5–6 (3) | Joe Percente | PTS | 6 | Dec 2, 1901 | Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 15–5–5 (3) | Eddie Santry | PTS | 6 | Nov 29, 1901 | Pyramid A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 27 | Loss | 15–4–5 (3) | Joe Percente | PTS | 6 | Nov 15, 1901 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 26 | NC | 15–3–5 (3) | Billy Heck | ND | 4 | Nov 10, 1901 | West Pullman, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 25 | Draw | 15–3–5 (2) | Harry Fails | PTS | 10 | May 24, 1901 | Rhinelander, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 24 | NC | 15–3–4 (2) | Harry Fails | ND | 6 | May 18, 1901 | Omro, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 23 | Draw | 15–3–4 (1) | Charles Berry | PTS | 6 | May 3, 1901 | Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 22 | Loss | 15–3–3 (1) | Mickey Riley | PTS | 6 | Apr 19, 1901 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 15–2–3 (1) | Black Griffo | KO | 3 (?) | Mar 17, 1901 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 14–2–3 (1) | Jack Martin | PTS | 4 | Dec 8, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 13–2–3 (1) | Joe Percente | DQ | 2 (?) | Dec 7, 1900 | Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 18 | Draw | 12–2–3 (1) | Danny McMahon | PTS | 4 | Dec 1, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 17 | Loss | 12–2–2 (1) | Pete Boyle | DQ | 4 (?) | Dec 1, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 12–1–2 (1) | Ed Burley | KO | 5 (?) | Nov 22, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 11–1–2 (1) | Black Griffo | KO | 3 (?) | Nov 15, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 14 | Draw | 10–1–2 (1) | Clarence Class | PTS | 6 | Nov 2, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 10–1–1 (1) | Young Bay | PTS | 6 | Oct 8, 1900 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 9–1–1 (1) | Young Griffin | PTS | 6 | Sep 21, 1900 | Orpheus A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 11 | Loss | 8–1–1 (1) | Joe Hedmark | PTS | 6 | Sep 14, 1900 | Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 8–0–1 (1) | Charles Dougherty | KO | 1 (?) | Aug 30, 1900 | Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 9 | NC | 7–0–1 (1) | Feathers Vernon | ND | 6 | Jul 4, 1900 | West Pullman, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | John Smith | KO | 2 (?) | Jun 1, 1899 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Bull Winters | KO | 1 (?) | May 3, 1899 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Eddie Penny | KO | 1 (?) | Apr 6, 1899 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 5 | Draw | 4–0–1 | Eddie Herman | PTS | 6 | Jan 1, 1899 | Hegewisch, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Soldier Williams | KO | 3 (?) | May 11, 1898 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Freddie Green | KO | 7 (?) | May 10, 1898 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ole Olsen | PTS | 3 | Jun 5, 1897 | Hegewisch, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Wallace Kid | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 3, 1896 | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
See also
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edit- ^ "The wonders of the Yellowstone National Park". 1911.
- ^ "She was the "Greatest woman cartoonist, caricaturist and 'kidder' in the world" — and she could fight a bobcat". 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Fay King".
- ^ Roberts, James and Alexander Skutt (1997). The Boxing Register, 1st ed. Ithaca, New York: McBooks Press. p. 128. ISBN 0-935526-23-4.
- ^ Baker, Mark Allen (2016). Battling Nelson, The Durable Dane: World Lightweight Champion 1882–1954. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland and Company, Inc. p. 253. ISBN 978-1-4766-6372-2.
- ^ Roberts, James and Alexander Skutt (1997). The Boxing Register, 1st ed. Ithaca, New York: McBooks Press. p. 129. ISBN 0-935526-23-4.
- ^ "BoxRec: Battling Nelson".
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