Julius Long
Julius Long | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Julius Long |
Nickname(s) | Towering Inferno |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 216 cm (7 ft 1 in) |
Reach | 229 cm (90 in) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Romulus, Michigan, USA | 28 May 1977
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 40 |
Wins | 18 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 21 |
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 the current Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight Champion.[1] Long trains New Zealand boxer Conrad Lam and outside the ring, Long is a professional chef in a upscale 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 fight 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
- World Boxing Association
- Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight title (283¼ lbs)[6]
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
40 fights | 18 wins | 21 losses |
By knockout | 14 | 8 |
By decision | 4 | 13 |
Draws | 0 | |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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40 | Loss | 18–21 1 NC |
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KO | 3 (8) | 28 September 2018 | ![]() |
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39 | Win | 18–20 1 NC |
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SD | 10 | 7 October 2016 | ![]() |
interim WBA Oceania heavyweight title |
38 | Lose | 17–20 1 NC |
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TD | 6 (12) 2:02 | 27 February 2016 | ![]() |
vacant World Boxing Foundation World heavyweight title |
37 | Win | 17–19 1 NC |
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UD | 6 | 21 November 2015 | ![]() |
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36 | Lose | 16–19 1 NC |
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KO | 9 (10) 2:59 | 14 August 2015 | ![]() |
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35 | Lose | 16–18 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 13 June 2015 | ![]() |
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34 | Win | 16–17 1 NC |
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TKO | 4 (6) | 10 October 2013 | ![]() |
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33 | Lose | 15–17 1 NC |
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RTD | 5 (6) 3:00 | 23 June 2012 | ![]() |
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32 | Lose | 15–16 1 NC |
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UD | 10 | 2 July 2011 | ![]() |
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31 | Lose | 15–15 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 22 January 2011 | ![]() |
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30 | Lose | 15–14 1 NC |
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UD | 6 | 26 March 2010 | ![]() |
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29 | Lose | 15–13 1 NC |
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UD | 6 | 18 December 2009 | ![]() |
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28 | Lose | 15–12 1 NC |
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TKO | 7 (10) 2:17 | 24 April 2009 | ![]() |
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27 | Lose | 15–11 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 14 February 2009 | ![]() |
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26 | Lose | 15–10 1 NC |
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KO | 1 (8) 2:50 | 11 October 2008 | ![]() |
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25 | Lose | 15–9 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 23 December 2007 | ![]() |
vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title |
24 | Win | 15–8 1 NC |
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RTD | 5 (6) 3:00 | 29 June 2007 | ![]() |
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23 | ND | 14–8 1 NC |
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ND | 5 (8) 3:00 | 15 December 2006 | ![]() |
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22 | Lose | 14–8 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (12) 2:35 | 28 April 2006 | ![]() |
vacant NABF heavyweight title |
21 | Lose | 14–7 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 2 September 2005 | ![]() |
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20 | Win | 14–6 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 20 April 2005 | ![]() |
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19 | Lose | 13–6 | ![]() |
MD | 4 | 10 March 2005 | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 13–5 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6) 2:59 | 18 February 2005 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 12–5 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 21 August 2004 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 11–5 | ![]() |
TD | 6 (10) 0:26 | 8 June 2004 | ![]() |
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15 | Lose | 10–5 | ![]() |
TD | 8 (8) | 27 February 2004 | ![]() |
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14 | Lose | 10–4 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12) 1:11 | 5 December 2003 | ![]() |
Vacant WBE Continental Americas Super Heavyweight Title |
13 | Lose | 10–3 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 18 October 2003 | ![]() |
World Boxing Federation Intercontinental heavyweight title |
12 | Win | 10–2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6) 1:08 | 12 April 2003 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 9–2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4) 1:11 | 14 December 2002 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 8–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4) 0:38 | 5 October 2002 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 7–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4) 0:38 | 2 August 2002 | ![]() |
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8 | Lose | 6–2 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6) 2:00 | 20 April 2002 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 6–1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4) 1:00 | 26 January 2002 | ![]() |
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6 | Lose | 5–1 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 9 November 2001 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4) 1:16 | 10 August 2001 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (4) | 22 June 2001 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4) | 13 April 2001 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4) | 29 March 2001 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:55 | 17 January 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.