Head to head, this is a really close fight. Both guys faced similar opposition, but lost in their marquee fights. Nielson didnt look the prettiest, but otherwise a good fighter with a solid chin. I say its a pickem
Nielson had arguably the best straight right in the division in his prime and his infighting skills were second, maybe, only to a prime tyson in the last 50 years. I think it is unfair to compare Vitali to a top 20ATG. Vitali is very good but Nielson is a step above i'm afraid.
I would agree. He almost tied the unmatched record of Marciano. If it only wasnt for that Dickie Ryan.
Brian Nielson, how can a guy fight 64 times and never actually fight anyone with a pulse outside of a sub-prime Mike Tyson (who beat him).
Vitali fought the better competition and fared better. He is more skilled, more powerful, and has the better chin.
And that's your considered UNBIASED opinion, genius. You're starting to become obsessive. Or could I be mistaken and you're just a big Nielson fan?
Speaking of Dickie Ryan, its a shame we never got to see him reach his full potential, on top of the world after a tremendous victory over Nielson, it all fell apart quickly, some people just can't handle being at the top.
I am danish and I liked Nielsen because it was all about fun every time he entered the ring - but there is no way he beats Vitali. Okay then, maybe 3 out of 100 - but that´s it!
Vitali has athletic ability, unlike Nielsen , and is taller, stronger, smarter, hits harder, is far more skilled & anything else you can think of! WTF is wrong with you?
vitali has everything better than nielson who is a tough guy himself but would just be out classed if he fought vitali in his prime or not