Julian Wheeler
Julian Wheeler (born April 22, 1971 in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is a retired professional boxer in the Welterweight division. He is the former WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight, USBA Lightweight, and International Boxing Council (IBC) Light Welterweight champion.[1]
| Julian Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Julian Wheeler |
| Nickname(s) | The Killer |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (189 cm) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | April 22, 1971 Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Amateur Highlights
- 1992 United States Amateur Featherweight Champion
- 1992 Qualified for the United States Olympic Team as a Featherweight, at the Olympic Trials in Worcester, Massachusetts. Results were:
- Wayne Chandler won on points
- Willie Jorrin won on points
- Ivan Robinson won on points
- Ivan Robinson won on points, this match was at the Box-Offs in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Competed at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games as a Featherweight. Result was:
- Ramazan Palyani (Russia/Unified Team) lost on points (4-8)
- 1993 United States Amateur Featherweight Champion
- 1993 competed as a Featherweight at the World Championships in Tampere, Finland. Results were:
- Paul Griffin (Ireland) won on points
- Ramazan Palyani (Georgia) lost on points
Professional career
Wheeler turned pro in 1993 and had some good success.
NABF Super Featherweight Championship
After winning his first 11 bouts, he lost to Mexican American Roberto Garcia for the NABF Super Featherweight title in 1995.[2]
His career went downhill shortly thereafter and he suffered defeats to Mexicans Juan Manuel Márquez, Jorge Páez (twice), and Juan Lazcano.
IBC Light Welterweight Championship
In December 1998, Julian beat an undefeated Victor McKinnis to win the IBC Light Welterweight championship.[3]
He retired in 2002 after losing a close decision to Leavander Johnson in an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.
