Nelson "Nel" Tarleton was an English featherweight boxer from Liverpool, England.
17 Facts About Nel Tarleton
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Nel Tarleton was British featherweight champion on three separate occasions.
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Tarleton was one of only seven fighters to win two or more Lonsdale Belts outright, being the first to do so, Tarleton was twice World title challenger at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.
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Nel Tarleton lacked a punch, but was immensely skilful, 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 again.
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Nel Tarleton won on points at Liverpool Stadium to take the British title for the third time.
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Nel Tarleton continued fighting, 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 a wife Barbara, and a twin boy and girl.