Brian Nielsen vs. Larry Holmes

Brian Nielsen 248 lbs beat Larry Holmes 247 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 1997-01-24
• Location: Brondby Hallen, Brondby, Denmark
• Referee: Marty Denkin
• Judge: Pete Podgorski 116-113
• Judge: Erkki Meronen 115-116
• Judge: Jess Andreasen 115-113

• IBO Heavyweight Title (3rd defense by Nielsen)
• IBO Supervisor: John W. Daddono
• Weights: Holmes 247 lbs (111 kg), Nielsen 248 lbs (111.5 kg)

Post-Fight Quotes

• "Why do they do this to me? I'm a nice guy." Holmes on the disputed decision
• "I hadn't expected to meet an elderly man in such good condition." Nielsen on his 47-year-old opponent

Preceded by: Nielsen vs. Hunter

IBO Heavyweight Title Fight # 10

Succeeded by: Nielsen vs. Steele

Larry Holmes vs. Brian Nielsen