Brian Nielsen losses

Over 19 years as a professional, Brian Nielsen has compiled a 64-3 (43) record, including nine title fights. He has three losses.

1. 3. Brian Nielsen loses to Evander Holyfield via KO

   On May 7, 2011 Brian Nielsen faced Evander Holyfield in a heavyweight bout. Nielsen was 46 years old with a record of 64-2, and Holyfield was 48 with a record of 43-10-2. Nielsen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Nielsen via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.

2. 2. Brian Nielsen loses to Mike Tyson via KO

   On October 13, 2001 Brian Nielsen faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. Nielsen was 36 years old with a record of 62-1, and Tyson was 35 with a record of 48-3. Nielsen was on a 13-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Nielsen via retirement in the 6th round.

3. 1. Brian Nielsen loses to Dicky Ryan via KO

   On June 18, 1999 Brian Nielsen faced Dicky Ryan. Nielsen was 34 years old with a record of 49-0, and Ryan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nielsen was on an undefeated 49-fight winning streak. Ryan stopped Nielsen via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.