Nieky Holzken retires from both boxing and kickboxing

February 9, 2026

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Nieky Holzken, a super middleweight boxer who took part in the World Boxing Super Series tournament,

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has retired from combat sports in general after suffering his second defeat within the Sweet Science.

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