1. Nel Tarleton was the British featherweight champion on three separate occasions.
15 Facts About Nel Tarleton
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Nel Tarleton lacked a punch, but was immensely skillful, winning most of his important fights on points.
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Nel Tarleton had only one lung from the age of two, but was still able to box successfully until he was 42.
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Nel Tarleton built up an impressive domestic record, with only the occasional defeat, fighting most of his bouts in his hometown of Liverpool.
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Nel Tarleton's next fight, in November 1930, was a title challenge against the British featherweight champion, Johnny Cuthbert.
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In October 1931, the pair had a rematch at Anfield Football Ground, and this time Nel Tarleton won on points.
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In July 1934, Nel Tarleton had a re-match with Watson, at Anfield, and regained his title with another point win.
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In September 1934, Nel Tarleton fought for the world featherweight title against American fighter, Freddie Miller.
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In December 1934, Nel Tarleton defended his title against Dave Crowley at the Empire Pool, Wembley, winning on points, and winning the Lonsdale Belt outright.
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In June 1935, Nel Tarleton fought Freddie Miller again for his world featherweight title.
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In February 1940, Nel Tarleton fought for the British featherweight title.
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Nel Tarleton emerged victorious on points at Liverpool Stadium, securing the British title for the third time.
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Nel Tarleton continued to compete until February 1945, when he defended his British and Commonwealth featherweight titles against Al Phillips at Belle Vue, Manchester.
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Nel Tarleton did not defend his titles again but relinquished them in February 1947, at the age of 41.
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Nel Tarleton left behind his wife, Barbara, as well as a twin boy and girl.