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The Durable Dane

Battling Nelson

Battling Nelson was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992, in the historical boxers category.

At a glance
Country DENMARK  Denmark
SportBoxing Born05-06-1882 Deceased07-02-1954 Weight classlightweight

Profile

The story

Battling Nelson boxed in the lightweight division. Known by the nickname ‘The Durable Dane’, Battling Nelson was active in boxing.

In the ring

Fighting style

Boxing stance: orthodox.

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