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

On February 22, 1910, a crowd of more than 15,000 braved chilly, rainy conditions to witness lightweight champion Oscar `Battling’ Nelson against Adolphus `Ad’ Wolgast. This recaptures that historic fight while vividly illuminating the backdrop and the confluence of geographic, historic, and political forces that made it all possible.