NELSON, BATTLING-RUDY UNHOLZ ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1908-SQUARING OFF)

On February 4, 1908 at Naud Junction Pavilion in Los Angeles lightweights Battling Nelson and Rudy Unholz fought in the main event. Unholz prevailed winning a ten round decision. Under the city ordinance, no decision could be given, but there was no doubt of the result. The Boer had all the best of every round in the matter of blows exchanged and he punched Nelson considerably and had him bleeding freely at the nose and mouth almost from the start. He knocked the Battler down in the first round with a lightning left to the point of the jaw. (The Ogden Standard). Offered here is an original, first generation photograph taken by the notable Dana Studios depicting the two fighters in the ring squaring off before the fight began.
This is an original, first generation antique photo with the raised Dana Studio stamp in the lower right corner. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean. Paper on back from being mounted in an album. 5 7/8" x 7 7/8."