Who did Larry Holmes fight in 1997 during one of his comeback attempts?
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Larry Holmes was a professional boxer who fought in the heavyweight division. He was a dominant force in the sport in the 1970s and 1980s, winning the world heavyweight title three times. He retired in 1985 but made several comeback attempts in the 1990s. In 1997, he fought Brian Nielsen in a heavyweight title bout. Nielsen was a formidable opponent, but Holmes was able to win by a unanimous decision.
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