Battling Nelson vs. Jimmy Britt. Youtubeclip and more.

[BattlingNelson]

Once again a couple of rounds of the second of four Battling Nelson vs. Jimmy Britt fights are uploaded to youtube. Last time it was taken down quickly so now you know it.

This is for the lightweight championship in 1905 and one of Battling Nelson's finest hours.

"If I don't whip Britt, I don't want any one ever to speak to me again"

-Battling Nelson. September 7, 1905




Nelson on the left. Britt on the right.


Here is 2 rounds including the 18th and final:




I had Obama convert it before I made this thread, so you guys know where to find it if you need it.

A nice account of the fight can be read here:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id...5958%2C2979692



An account + rbr here:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id...5931%2C2917066

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id...6520%2C2931250

[Terry A]

Thank you for posting the video Bat.