Ad Wolgast vs Battling Nelson 2 - #19 Greatest Title Fight of All-Time by The Ring - Full Highlights

Battling Nelson 133 lbs lost to Ad Wolgast 132 lbs by TKO in round 40 of 45 Date: 1910-02-22 Location: Arena, Point Richmond, California, USA World Lightweight Title. Attendance: 18,000 Wolgast was down in the 22nd round. Sometimes incorrectly reported as ending in 42nd round. “[F]or concentrated viciousness... the most savage bout I have ever seen.“ - W.O. McGeehan, New York Herald Tribune Reported as being Nelson’s 92nd career bout, and Wolgast’s 69th. (Tacoma Daily News) Ranked #19 Greatest Title Fight of All-Time by The Ring magazine in 1996.