Goldfield in Esmeralda County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Gans vs. Nelson
Fight
Photographed by Trev Meed, October 5, 2009
1. Gans vs Nelson Marker
Gans vs. Nelson
Sept. 3, 1906
42 Rounds
Goldfield, Nevada
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1906.
Location. 37° 42.464′ N, 117° 14.024′ W. Marker is in Goldfield, Nevada, in Esmeralda County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 95 and Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 95. Located at the Esmeralda County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 Crook Ave, Goldfield NV 89013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada and specifically in Central Nevada. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Goldfield Community Center (a few steps from this marker); Goldfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Consolidated Telephone-Telegraph Company Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nixon Wingfield Building (about 600 feet away); Thomas Gaskill Lockhart (about 700 feet away); The Gables (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wheres Gran Pah? (approx. Ό mile away); Goldfields Railroads (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goldfield.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Southern Nevada Consolidated Telephone-Telegraph Company Building (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Gans vs. Nelson.
this page online
Details of the Fight:
Location: Goldfield, Nevada, in a purpose-built arena for the match.
Significance: It was a racially charged, high-stakes fight (a "fight to the finish") that established Nevada as a major boxing hub.
The Action: Gans dominated, knocking Nelson down multiple times and punishing him, despite Gans breaking his own hand in the 33rd round.
The Finish: In the 42nd round, a battered Nelson landed a blatant foul blow, resulting in his disqualification.
Aftermath: Although Nelson won two later rematches against Gans by KO in 1908, the 1906 bout is considered one of the greatest boxing performances in history.
Gans was the first African-American to win a world boxing title, holding the lightweight championship from 1902-1908.
Also see . . .
1. Gans - Nelson Fight Was One for the Ages. An article written in 2014 by John L. Smith for the Las Vegas review-Journal (Submitted on October 10, 2015.)
2. Gans - Nelson Fight. A video posted on YouTube of the fight. (Submitted on October 10, 2015.)
Additional keywords.
Public Domain, November 2, 2007
2. Gans vs. Nelson Marker
Photographed by Trev Meed, October 5, 2009
3. Courthouse and Marker
The marker is at far left.
from Boxingnewsonline.net
4. Gans vs. Nelson
Oscar 'Battling' Nelson, left. Joe Gans, right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2. submitted on May 8, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 4. submitted on April 13, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
