The Nelson-Wolgast Fight and the San Francisco Boxing Scene, 1900-1914

"15,000 braved chilly, rainy conditions to witness a boxing match pitting lightweight champion Oscar "Battling" Nelson against Adolphus "Ad" Wolgast. Spectators were rewarded with a battle unchallenged as the most brutal fight of all time. Volume recaptures that historic fight while vividly illuminating the backdrop and confluence of geographic, historic, political forces making it all possible"--Provided by publisher.