ON February 12, 1994 welterweight Brian Koulen, a Guyanese who lived in French Guiana, defeated Alain Pernice of France via a decision after six rounds. The fight was held in Moselle, France and was the ninth of Koulen’s career. He joined the professional ranks on November 10, 1989 and defeated Bio Alvares of French Guiana in his first contest. Koulen fought compatriot Pascal David in his second bout, which was also held in French Guiana.

David was defeated via a decision after six rounds. Koulen next tackled Marcelle Daniels in September 1990 in his only fight on home soil, and was adjudged the winner by split decision after eight rounds. Koulen was 7-0 when he met Englishman Felix Kelly in Differdange, Luxembourg on January 2, 1993.
Kelly won the six-rounder by points to hand the Guyanese his first loss. Koulen ended a six-year career in March 1995 having boxed a total of 71 rounds. He secured nine victories and three defeats.