Brian Nielsen
Career, Record, Stats
Brian Nielsen (Super Brian) is a 59-year-old retired Danish professional boxer. In a career spanning 18 years, 8 months, and 3 days, Nielsen amassed a record of 64-3, which includes 43 wins via KO.
Brian Nielsen's Boxing Career
Brian Nielsen was born in Korsør, Denmark on April 1, 1965. He made his professional debut at the age of 27 years on September 4, 1992 against Terry Armstrong. Nielsen defeated Armstrong via 6-round unanimous decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Nielsen's last fight was a 10th-round TKO loss to Evander Holyfield at age 46, on May 7, 2011.
Some of Brian Nielsen's best fights have been against Peter McNeeley, Larry Holmes (HOFer), Jeremy Williams, Ross Puritty, Tony Tubbs, Orlin Norris, and Tim Witherspoon. For a complete list of Nielsen's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Brian Nielsen".
Nielsen has 3 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Brian Nielsen Losses".
Brian Nielsen's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 | May 07, 2011 | 46 | 
Evander Holyfield 48 43-10-2  | loss | TKO 10 |
66 | Apr 19, 2002 | 37 |  Uriah Grant | win | UD 8 |
65 | Nov 16, 2001 | 36 | Ken Murphy | win | UD 8 |
64 | Oct 13, 2001 | 36 | 
Mike Tyson 35 48-3 | loss | RTD 6 |
63 | Jun 16, 2001 | 36 | 
Orlin Norris 35 52-7 | win | UD 12 |
62 | Apr 27, 2001 | 36 | Benji Baker | win | TKO 6 |
61 | Dec 01, 2000 | 35 | Dicky Ryan | win | UD 8 |
60 | Nov 03, 2000 | 35 | Andy Sample | win | TKO 2 |
59 | Oct 06, 2000 | 35 | Kevin Cook | win | KO 1 |
58 | Apr 28, 2000 | 35 | 
Jeremy Williams 27 35-3 | win | TKO 5 |
57 | Mar 31, 2000 | 34 | Thomas Williams | win | KO 3 |
56 | Feb 18, 2000 | 34 | Jeff Pegues | win | KO 3 |
55 | Jan 14, 2000 | 34 | Troy Weida | win | KO 8 |
54 | Nov 26, 1999 | 34 | Frank Wood | win | KO 2 |
53 | Oct 29, 1999 | 34 | Don Normand | win | KO 1 |
52 | Oct 01, 1999 | 34 | Dale Crowe | win | UD 8 |
51 | Sep 03, 1999 | 34 | Shane Sutcliffe | win | KO 5 |
50 | Jun 18, 1999 | 34 | Dicky Ryan | loss | TKO 10 |
49 | Apr 16, 1999 | 34 | 
Tim Witherspoon 41 46-8 | win | TKO 4 |
48 | Mar 19, 1999 | 33 | Paul Phillips | win | KO 2 |
47 | Feb 12, 1999 | 33 | 
Peter McNeeley 30 45-3 | win | KO 3 |
46 | Nov 27, 1998 | 33 | Dan Murphy | win | TKO 2 |
45 | Nov 06, 1998 | 33 | Lionel Butler | win | KO 1 |
44 | Sep 18, 1998 | 33 | Garing Lane | win | KO 2 |
43 | Sep 04, 1998 | 33 | Terry Ray | win | TKO 5 |
42 | Sep 04, 1998 | 33 | George Linberger | win | TKO 2 |
41 | Feb 27, 1998 | 32 | Joey Guy | win | UD 8 |
40 | Dec 05, 1997 | 32 | Donnell Wingfield | win | KO 1 |
39 | Nov 14, 1997 | 32 | Don Steele | win | KO 2 |
38 | Oct 03, 1997 | 32 | Crawford Grimsley | win | TKO 6 |
37 | Sep 12, 1997 | 32 | Bruce Douglas | win | KO 1 |
36 | Jul 12, 1997 | 32 | Marcos Gonzales | win | TKO 4 |
35 | Jun 13, 1997 | 32 | James Pritchard | win | KO 3 |
34 | May 02, 1997 | 32 | Damon Reed | win | UD 8 |
33 | Mar 14, 1997 | 31 | Pedro Daniel Franco | win | UD 8 |
32 | Jan 24, 1997 | 31 | 
Larry Holmes 47 65-5 | win | SD 12 |
31 | Nov 30, 1996 | 31 | Marcus Rhode | win | TKO 2 |
30 | Oct 18, 1996 | 31 | Andrew Maynard | win | TKO 6 |
29 | Sep 13, 1996 | 31 | Jerry Halstead | win | KO 2 |
28 | May 31, 1996 | 31 | Mike Hunter | win | TKO 5 |
27 | Apr 26, 1996 | 31 | Salvador Maciel | win | TKO 3 |
26 | Mar 29, 1996 | 30 | Phil Jackson | win | TKO 6 |
25 | Feb 16, 1996 | 30 | Jeff Lally | win | TKO 2 |
24 | Jan 12, 1996 | 30 | Tony LaRosa | win | TKO 2 |
23 | Nov 24, 1995 | 30 | 
Carlos De Leon 36 53-7-1 | win | TKO 3 |
22 | Oct 20, 1995 | 30 | 
Tony Tubbs 37 40-7 | win | TKO 4 |
21 | Sep 08, 1995 | 30 | Terry Davis | win | UD 8 |
20 | Jun 09, 1995 | 30 | Jim Huffman | win | DQ 6 |
19 | Feb 18, 1995 | 29 | Jason Waller | win | TKO 2 |
18 | Mar 17, 1995 | 29 | Tim Noble | win | UD 8 |
17 | Mar 11, 1995 | 29 | Doug Davis | win | TKO 6 |
16 | Feb 18, 1995 | 29 | Matt Green | win | KO 1 |
15 | Jan 13, 1995 | 29 | Jeff Lampkin | win | UD 8 |
14 | Nov 11, 1994 | 29 | Terry Anderson | win | KO 5 |
13 | Oct 07, 1994 | 29 | 
James Smith 41 39-14-1 | win | TKO 5 |
12 | Jun 12, 1994 | 29 | George Stephens | win | KO 1 |
11 | Apr 22, 1994 | 29 | Ken Merritt | win | KO 8 |
10 | Mar 25, 1994 | 28 | Ron Gullette | win | KO 3 |
9 | Mar 05, 1994 | 28 | 
Ross Puritty 27 6-6 | win | UD 4 |
8 | Feb 18, 1994 | 28 | Mike Acey | win | KO 2 |
7 | Dec 05, 1993 | 28 | Mike Dixon | win | UD 8 |
6 | Oct 29, 1993 | 28 | Jean Chanet | win | UD 6 |
5 | Sep 17, 1993 | 28 | Roger McKenzie | win | UD 6 |
4 | Jun 11, 1993 | 28 | Jean Weiss | win | UD 6 |
3 | Feb 12, 1993 | 27 | Carl Gaffney | win | UD 6 |
2 | Nov 27, 1992 | 27 | Steve Gee | win | UD 6 |
1 | Sep 04, 1992 | 27 | Terry Armstrong | win | UD 6 |