Brian Nielsen vs Larry Holmes
On January 24, 1997, Brian Nielsen (31-0, 19 KOs) and Larry Holmes (65-5, 42 KOs) meet in the ring in a 12-round heavyweight bout.
Nielsen vs Holmes Stats
Brian Nielsen is coming in to the fight on a 31-fight win streak with a 61% KO rate; his last fight was a 2nd round TKO victory over Marcus Rhode, 1 month and 25 days ago. Larry Holmes is on a 4-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, with his last fight being a 8th round KO win over Anthony Willis, 7 months and 8 days ago.
Nielsen vs Holmes Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Brian Nielsen at 99-1 winning odds. Larry Holmes really doesn't have much to present against Nielsen.
Nielsen vs Holmes Result
Brian Nielsen defeated Larry Holmes via split decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight. Nielsen improves his record to 32-0, while Holmes adds a loss to his record at 65-6.