Best of Brian Nielsen: Top 10 Fights
Brian Nielsen had 67 fights with 43 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Carlos De Leon, Peter McNeeley, Jeremy Williams, James Smith, and Orlin Norris. The following are Nielsen's top 10 fights.
Brian Nielsen defeats Carlos De Leon
On Brian Nielsen defeated Puerto Rican boxer Carlos De Leon via 3rd round TKO. Nielsen was 30 years old with a record of 23-0 (11 KOs). León was 36 years old with a record of 53-7-1 (33 KOs). The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Nielsen's fights.
Brian Nielsen defeats Peter McNeeley
On Brian Nielsen defeated American boxer Peter McNeeley via 3rd round KO. Nielsen was 33 years old with a record of 47-0 (31 KOs). McNeeley was 30 years old with a record of 45-3 (34 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Nielsen's career.
Brian Nielsen defeats Jeremy Williams
On Brian Nielsen defeated American boxer Jeremy Williams via 5th round TKO. Nielsen was 35 years old with a record of 57-1 (40 KOs). Williams was 27 years old with a record of 35-3 (31 KOs).
Brian Nielsen defeats James Smith
On Brian Nielsen defeated American boxer James Smith via 5th round TKO. Nielsen was 29 years old with a record of 13-0 (5 KOs). Smith was 41 years old with a record of 39-14-1 (29 KOs).
Brian Nielsen defeats Orlin Norris
On Brian Nielsen defeated American boxer Orlin Norris via 12 round unanimous decision. Nielsen was 36 years old with a record of 62-1 (43 KOs). Norris was 35 years old with a record of 52-7 (27 KOs).
Brian Nielsen defeats Tony Tubbs
On Brian Nielsen defeated American boxer Tony Tubbs via 4th round TKO. Nielsen was 30 years old with a record of 22-0 (10 KOs). Tubbs was 37 years old with a record of 40-7 (20 KOs).
Brian Nielsen defeats Larry Holmes
On Brian Nielsen defeated American boxer Larry Holmes via 12 round split decision. Nielsen was 31 years old with a record of 32-0 (19 KOs). Holmes was 47 years old with a record of 65-5 (42 KOs).
Brian Nielsen defeats Tim Witherspoon
On Brian Nielsen defeated American boxer Tim Witherspoon via 4th round TKO. Nielsen was 34 years old with a record of 49-0 (33 KOs). Witherspoon was 41 years old with a record of 46-8 (31 KOs).
Brian Nielsen loses to Mike Tyson
On Brian Nielsen lost to American boxer Mike Tyson via 6th round RTD. Nielsen was 36 years old with a record of 62-2 (43 KOs). Tyson was 35 years old with a record of 48-3 (42 KOs). Despite the loss, Nielsen put on a good fight till it lasted.
Brian Nielsen defeats Ross Puritty
On Brian Nielsen defeated American boxer Ross Puritty via 4 round unanimous decision. Nielsen was 28 years old with a record of 9-0 (1 KOs). Puritty was 27 years old with a record of 6-6 (6 KOs).