Julius_Long
Julius Long
American boxer
Julius Lloyd-Long (born 28 May 1977) is an American-born New Zealander professional boxer who resides in Auckland. He is best known for his physical stature, standing 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) and having a 90 in (230 cm) reach.[1] Outside of the ring, Long is a professional chef.[2]
Quick Facts Born, Nationality ...
Julius Lloyd-Long | |
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| Born | Julius Long (1977-05-28) 28 May 1977 (age 46) Romulus, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | New Zealander[1] |
| Other names | Towering Inferno |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 216 cm (7 ft 1 in) |
| Reach | 229 cm (90 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 45 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 25 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
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Julius Long turned professional on January 17, 2001 at the age of 23 years. He won his first contest by first round stoppage. He has been a journeyman throughout his career, and has fought notable opponents such as former WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter, Olympic gold medalists; Audley Harrison and Odlanier Solis, as well as several heavyweight title contenders. 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]
- World Boxing Association
- Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight title (283¼ lbs)[4]
More information 44 fights, 18 wins ...
| 44 fights | 18 wins | 24 losses |
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| By knockout | 14 | 8 |
| By decision | 4 | 16 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
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More information No., Result ...
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 43 | Draw | 18–24–1 1 NC |
 Kiki Toa Leutele |
UD | 6 | 30 August 2019 | Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| 42 | Loss | 18–24 1 NC |
 Faiga Opelu |
UD | 5 | 26 July 2019 | GC Boxing Events Centre, West Burleigh, Australia |
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| 42 | Loss | 18–23 1 NC |
 Ruslan Maximov |
KO | 3 | 14 June 2019 | Dvorec Sporta, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
Semi Final 2 of the 4 man tournament |
| 41 | Loss | 18–22 1 NC |
Hemi Ahio |
KO | 7 | 30 March 2019 | Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| 40 | Loss | 18–21 1 NC |
Lucas Browne |
KO | 3 (8) | 28 September 2018 | Convention Centre, Gold Coast, Australia |
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| 39 | Win | 18–20 1 NC |
Bowie Tupou[5] |
SD | 10 | 7 October 2016 | Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Gold Coast, Australia |
Won interim WBA Oceania heavyweight title |
| 38 | Loss | 17–20 1 NC |
Peter Graham[6] |
TD | 6 (12) 2:02 | 27 February 2016 | Convention Centre, Darwin, Australia |
For vacant WBF heavyweight title |
| 37 | Win | 17–19 1 NC |
Justin Whitehead[7] |
UD | 6 | 21 November 2015 | Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo, Australia |
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| 36 | Loss | 16–19 1 NC |
Lucas Browne[8] |
KO | 9 (10) 2:59 | 14 August 2015 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia |
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| 35 | Loss | 16–18 1 NC |
Satybaldiev Erlis[9] |
KO | 8 | 13 June 2015 | Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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| 34 | Win | 16–17 1 NC |
Jason Williams |
TKO | 4 (6) | 10 October 2013 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| 33 | Loss | 15–17 1 NC |
 Jason Bergman |
RTD | 5 (6) 3:00 | 23 June 2012 | Green Tree Complex, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| 32 | Loss | 15–16 1 NC |
Johnathon Banks |
UD | 10 | 2 July 2011 | Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan, USA |
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| 31 | Loss | 15–15 1 NC |
Kevin Johnson |
UD | 8 | 22 January 2011 | The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA |
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| 30 | Loss | 15–14 1 NC |
Maurice Harris |
UD | 6 | 26 March 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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| 29 | Lose | 15–13 1 NC |
Kelvin Price |
UD | 6 | 18 December 2009 | Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, USA |
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| 28 | Loss | 15–12 1 NC |
 Mariusz Wach |
TKO | 7 (10) 2:17 | 24 April 2009 | MOSiR Hall, ul. Sikorskiego 5, Jarosław, Poland |
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| 27 | Loss | 15–11 1 NC |
Ray Austin |
UD | 8 | 14 February 2009 | BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, USA |
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| 26 | Loss | 15–10 1 NC |
 Alexander Ustinov |
KO | 1 (8) 2:50 | 11 Oct 2008 |  O2 World Arena, Berlin, Germany |
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| 25 | Loss | 15–9 1 NC |
 Odlanier Solis |
UD | 8 | 23 December 2007 | Maritim Hotel, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany |
For vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 15–8 1 NC |
Eli Dixon |
RTD | 5 (6) 3:00 | 29 June 2007 | Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan, USA |
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| 23 | ND | 14–8 1 NC |
Vinny Maddalone |
ND | 5 (8) 3:00 | 15 December 2006 | Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, USA |
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| 22 | Loss | 14–8 |  Samuel Peter |
KO | 1 (12) 2:35 | 28 April 2006 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA |
For vacant NABF heavyweight title |
| 21 | Loss | 14–7 | Terry Smith |
UD | 10 | 2 September 2005 | Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA |
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| 20 | Win | 14–6 | Ramon Hayes |
UD | 6 | 20 April 2005 | Andiamo's, Warren, Michigan, USA |
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| 19 | Loss | 13–6 | Raymond Olubowale |
MD | 4 | 10 March 2005 |  Mississauga Grand, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
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| 18 | Win | 13–5 | Derrell Banks |
TKO | 2 (6) 2:59 | 18 February 2005 | State Fair Grounds, Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| 17 | Win | 12–5 | Derrell Banks |
UD | 4 | 21 August 2004 | 30 North, Pontiac, Michigan, USA |
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| 16 | Win | 11–5 | Nikolay Popov |
TD | 6 (10) 0:26 | 8 June 2004 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA |
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| 15 | Lose | 10–5 | Derrick Jefferson |
TD | 8 (8) | 27 February 2004 | Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| 14 | Lose | 10–4 | Tye Fields |
KO | 3 (12) 1:11 | 5 December 2003 | Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
For vacant WBE Continental Americas super heavyweight title |
| 13 | Loss | 10–3 | Rob Calloway |
UD | 12 | 18 October 2003 | Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, USA |
For WBF Intercontinental heavyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 10–2 | Karriem Respress |
KO | 1 (6) 1:08 | 12 April 2003 | Headliners, Toledo, Ohio, USA |
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| 11 | Win | 9–2 | Fred Dennis |
KO | 1 (4) 1:11 | 14 December 2002 | Cambridge Place, Toledo, Ohio, USA |
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| 10 | Win | 8–2 | Paul Nutall |
TKO | 2 (4) 0:38 | 5 October 2002 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| 9 | Win | 7–2 | Phillip Welch |
TKO | 2 (4) 0:38 | 2 August 2002 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| 8 | Lose | 6–2 |  Audley Harrison |
KO | 2 (6) 2:00 | 20 April 2002 | Conference Centre, Wembley, London, United Kingdom |
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Karriem Respress |
KO | 1 (4) 1:00 | 26 January 2002 | Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| 6 | Lose | 5–1 | Leo Nolan |
UD | 6 | 9 November 2001 | Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Karriem Respress |
TKO | 1 (4) 1:16 | 10 August 2001 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Tony Rice |
KO | 2 (4) | 22 June 2001 | Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Paul Nutall |
TKO | 1 (4) | 13 April 2001 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ray Bailey |
TKO | 1 (4) | 29 March 2001 | La Globe, Lansing, Michigan, USA |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Malcolm Bond |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:55 | 17 January 2001 | Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA |
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- "Boxing: Tua impresses in sparring session". NZ Herald. 24 October 2013. 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.
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- Boxing record for Julius Long from BoxRec (registration required)