About the book
Oscar \"Battling\" Nelson (1882-1954) was perhaps the toughest professional boxer ever to enter the ring. Although a Hall of Fame inductee, Nelson remains a lesser known great of boxing lore. From the beginning of his career at 14, the Danish immigrant presented himself as a man of integrity who never smoked, drank or took a dive.
In the ring and in public, Battling Nelson crafted a Renaissance man image as a lightweight champion, reporter, entertainer, real estate mogul, entrepreneur and ladies' man. The first ever champion in his weight class to mount a comeback, he strove to break new ground (even if he wasn't always successful).
This book tells the story of a ring legend whose endurance was second to none and whose trilogy with Joe Gans is one of the great rivalries in sports history.
Editions of Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476663722
- EBook
- ISBN 9781476626253
Read an Excerpt
Oscar \"Battling\" Nelson (1882-1954) was perhaps the toughest professional boxer ever to enter the ring. Although a Hall of Fame inductee, Nelson remains a lesser known great of boxing lore. From the beginning of his career at 14, the Danish immigrant presented himself as a man of integrity who never smoked, drank or took a dive.
In the ring and in public, Battling Nelson crafted a Renaissance man image as a lightweight champion, reporter, entertainer, real estate mogul, entrepreneur and ladies' man. The first ever champion in his weight class to mount a comeback, he strove to break new ground (even if he wasn't always successful).
This book tells the story of a ring legend whose endurance was second to none and whose trilogy with Joe Gans is one of the great rivalries in sports history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane about?
Oscar \"Battling\" Nelson (1882-1954) was perhaps the toughest professional boxer ever to enter the ring. Although a Hall of Fame inductee, Nelson remains a lesser known great of boxing lore. From the beginning of his career at 14, the Danish immigrant presented himself as a man of integrity who never smoked, drank or took a dive.
In the ring and in public, Battling Nelson crafted a Renaissance man image as a lightweight champion, reporter, entertainer, real estate mogul, entrepreneur and ladies' man. The first ever champion in his weight class to mount a comeback, he strove to break new ground (even if he wasn't always successful).
This book tells the story of a ring legend whose endurance was second to none and whose trilogy with Joe Gans is one of the great rivalries in sports history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Combat sports and self-defence > Boxing
Where can I read a sample of Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476663722
How long is Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane and how many pages does it have?
Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane has 296 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane?
Mark Allen Baker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476663722) and ebook(ISBN 9781476626253)
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