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Nelson-Gans Fight Pictures
Also known as [Gans-Nelson Fight], [The Nelson-Gans Fight Pictures]
(1908) United States of America
B&W : Four reels
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Oscar ‘Battling’ Nelson [himself], Joe Gans [himself]

The Selig Polyscope Company, Incorporated, production; distributed by Chicago Film Exchange. / © 9 September 1908. Released 21 September 1908. / [?] 35mm spherical format? / The production was shot 9 September 1908 in Colma, California. Nelson and Gans rematch for the lightweight championship of the world. Nelson and Gans had previously fought a championship matches on 3 September 1906 in Goldfield, Nevada, and on 4 July 1908 in Colma, California.

Documentary: Sports: Boxing match.

Synopsis: Rematch of Gans-Nelson bout (third match).

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Athletes: Boxers - Sports: Boxing

Listing updated: 3 June 2024.

References: FilmHistory-3-3 p. 255 : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.