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 |
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".