In fact, it wasn’t until 1999 that Nelson’s career, and life as a world champion, really kicked into gear. That was the year Nelson stopped his British rival Carl Thompson in the fifth round, controversially, to win the WBO title he would never actually lose. Better still, Nelson would, after winning that belt, never lose another fight in a professional boxing ring, ensuring the finish to his career was every bit as unique as the start. The key difference, when comparing the two, was that whereas Nelson began his career on three defeats, he was somehow able to then conclude it with a run of 21 straight wins.
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