Curiosidades

As of March, 2022, he is still the longest reigning World Cruiserweight Champion of all time, with a record six-year reign (1999-2005).

Nelson is a former WBO World Cruiserweight Champion.

Nelson is also a former two-time European Cruiserweight title-holder.

Nelson is a former two-time British Cruiserweight Champion.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2023 King's New Year's Honours List for his services to Boxing and to Young People in South Yorkshire. He lives in Renishaw, Derbyshire, England.