Nelson "Nel" Tarleton (14 February 1906[1] – 12 January 1956) Former British and Commonwealth featherweight boxing champion .

Tarleton was one of only seven fighters to win two or more Lonsdale Belts outright, being also the first boxer to win the Lonsdale Belt outright twice, he challenged twice for the NBA and The Ring title the first on 20 September 1934 at Liverpool Football Club stadium Anfield and again on 12 June 1935 at Stanley Greyhound Stadium (Liverpool) losing both times to American boxer Freddie Miller.

Then, in October 1929, he went to the United States and had a number of fights in various venues in New York City, scoring five wins, two losses, and one draw.

[1] In September 1934, Tarleton fought for the world featherweight title against American fighter, Freddie Miller.

[1] In November 1940, he successfully defended his British and Commonwealth titles at Liverpool Stadium, facing Tom Smith of Sunderland and winning on points.

[1] Tarleton continued to compete until February 1945, when he defended his British and Commonwealth featherweight titles against Al Phillips at Belle Vue, Manchester.