Julius Long
Julius Long | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Julius Long |
Nickname(s) | Towering Inferno |
Rated at | Heavyweight |
Height | 216 cm (7 ft 1 in) |
Reach | 229 cm (90 in) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Romulus, Michigan, USA | May 28, 1977
Stance | orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 39 |
Wins | 18 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 20 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Julius Long (born 28 May 1977, Romulus, Michigan, USA) is a professional boxer who resides in Auckland, New Zealand. Long is a current Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight Champion.[1] Long trains New Zealand boxer Conrad Lam and outside the ring, he is a Professional chef in a restaurant.[2]
Move to New Zealand
In 2013, Duco Events flew Long to New Zealand to help train David Tua in his bout against Alexander Ustinov. Long decided to move to New Zealand Permanently.[3]
WBF World Title Challenge
In February 2016, Long challenged for the vacant WBF World Heavyweight title against Peter Graham. Due to an accidental head clash, Graham received a cut early in the fight. Later in the fight, Long open the cut even more causing the doctor to stop the fight. The fight went to scorecards with Graham winning the fight by points on a Technical Decision.[4]
Later in a year, Long called for a rematch, however due to injury Graham couldn't compete. Long was then scheduled to fright for the Interim WBF World Heavyweight title, the bout was instead change to be for the Interim WBA Oceania title against Bowie Tupou. Long won the bout by split decision.[5]
Professional boxing titles
- Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight title (283¼ lbs)[6]
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
39 fights | 18 wins | 20 losses |
By knockout | 14 | 7 |
By decision | 4 | 13 |
Draws | 0 | |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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39 | Win | 18–20 1 NC |
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SD | 10 | 07 Oct 2016 | ![]() |
interim WBA Oceania heavyweight title |
38 | Lose | 17–20 1 NC |
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TD | 6 (12) 2:02 | 27 Feb 2016 | ![]() |
vacant World Boxing Foundation World heavyweight title |
37 | Win | 17–19 1 NC |
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UD | 6 | 21 Nov 2015 | ![]() |
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36 | Lose | 16–19 1 NC |
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KO | 9 (10) 2:59 | 14 Aug 2015 | ![]() |
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35 | Lose | 16–18 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 13 Jun 2015 | ![]() |
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34 | Win | 16–17 1 NC |
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TKO | 4 (6) | 10 Oct 2013 | ![]() |
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33 | Lose | 15–17 1 NC |
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RTD | 5 (6) 3:00 | 23 Jun 2012 | ![]() |
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32 | Lose | 15–16 1 NC |
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UD | 10 | 02 Jul 2011 | ![]() |
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31 | Lose | 15–15 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 22 Jan 2011 | ![]() |
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30 | Lose | 15–14 1 NC |
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UD | 6 | 26 Mar 2010 | ![]() |
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29 | Lose | 15–13 1 NC |
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UD | 6 | 18 Dec 2009 | ![]() |
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28 | Lose | 15–12 1 NC |
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TKO | 7 (10) 2:17 | 24 Apr 2009 | ![]() |
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27 | Lose | 15–11 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 14 Feb 2009 | ![]() |
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26 | Lose | 15–10 1 NC |
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KO | 1 (8) 2:50 | 11 Oct 2008 | ![]() |
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25 | Lose | 15–9 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 23 Dec 2007 | ![]() |
vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title |
24 | Win | 15–8 1 NC |
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RTD | 5 (6) 3:00 | 29 Jun 2007 | ![]() |
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23 | ND | 14–8 1 NC |
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ND | 5 (8) 3:00 | 15 Dec 2006 | ![]() |
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22 | Lose | 14–8 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (12) 2:35 | 28 Apr 2006 | ![]() |
vacant NABF heavyweight title |
21 | Lose | 14–7 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 02 Sep 2005 | ![]() |
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20 | Win | 14–6 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 20 Apr 2005 | ![]() |
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19 | Lose | 13–6 | ![]() |
MD | 4 | 10 Mar 2005 | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 13–5 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6) 2:59 | 18 Feb 2005 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 12–5 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 21 Aug 2004 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 11–5 | ![]() |
TD | 6 (10) 0:26 | 8 Jun 2004 | ![]() |
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15 | Lose | 10–5 | ![]() |
TD | 8 (8) | 27 Feb 2004 | ![]() |
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14 | Lose | 10–4 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12) 1:11 | 05 Dec 2003 | ![]() |
Vacant WBE Continental Americas Super Heavyweight Title |
13 | Lose | 10–3 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 18 Oct 2003 | ![]() |
World Boxing Federation Intercontinental heavyweight title |
12 | Win | 10–2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6) 1:08 | 12 Apr 2003 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 9–2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4) 1:11 | 14 Dec 2002 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 8–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4) 0:38 | 05 Oct 2002 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 7–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4) 0:38 | 02 Aug 2002 | ![]() |
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8 | Lose | 6–2 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6) 2:00 | 20 Apr 2002 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 6–1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4) 1:00 | 26 Jan 2002 | ![]() |
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6 | Lose | 5–1 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 09 Nov 2001 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4) 1:16 | 10 Aug 2001 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (4) | 22 Jun 2001 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4) | 13 Apr 2001 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4) | 29 Mar 2001 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:55 | 17 Jan 2001 | ![]() |
Professional debut |
References
- ↑ "Results: American Kiwi wins first boxing title in Australia". East Side Boxing. 7 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "American Julius Long tops big card of heavyweight fights on Gold Coast". The Daily Telegraph. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Boxing: Tua impresses in sparring session". NZ Herald. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Heavyweight boxing title rematch set for Darwin after promoter praises the Top End". NT News. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Results: 7'1 Julius Long surprises Bowie Tupou". Fightnews. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Results". WBA Oceania. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Julius Long". BoxRec. 17 January 2001. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "American Kiwi wins first boxing title in Australia". Voxy. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Peter 'The Chief' Graham awarded controversial points win in heavyweight title fight after accidental head clash opens cut over his right eye". NT News. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Tall order for heavyweight boxer". Gold Coast Bulletin. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Lucas Browne stops Julius Long in dreadful performance". Boxing News 24. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "Izuagbe Ugonoh the key to Joseph Parker's form". Stuff.co.nz. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ↑ "VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Joseph Parker Vs Afa Tatupu, plus undercard". Newshub. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2016.