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Nieky Holzken Is Ending Her Career: "I'm Leaving with My Head Held high."

Summary by Omroep Brabant
An icon in the combat sports world is retiring. Nieky Holzken has announced that he is ending his active career effective immediately. "After much deliberation, I have made one of the most difficult decisions of my life," the 42-year-old Helmond native wrote on Instagram. Holzken fought for the world boxing title on Saturday evening, but lost to the German Besir Ay after twelve rounds. Immediately afterward, he told Omroep Brabant that he had do…
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An icon in the combat sports world is retiring. Nieky Holzken has announced that he is ending his active career effective immediately. "After much deliberation, I have made one of the most difficult decisions of my life," the 42-year-old Helmond native wrote on Instagram. Holzken fought for the world boxing title on Saturday evening, but lost to the German Besir Ay after twelve rounds. Immediately afterward, he told Omroep Brabant that he had do…

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Omroep Brabant broke the news in on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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