Julius Long
Julius Lloyd-Long (born 28 May 1977) is an American professional boxer who resides in Auckland, New Zealand. 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]
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Statistics | |
Real name | Julius Lloyd-Long |
Nickname(s) | Towering Inferno |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 216 cm (7 ft 1 in) |
Reach | 229 cm (90 in) |
Nationality | |
Born | Julius Long 28 May 1977 Romulus, Michigan, U.S. |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 44 |
Wins | 18 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 24 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Professional boxing career
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]
Professional boxing titles
- World Boxing Association
- Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight title (283¼ lbs)[4]
Professional boxing record
44 fights | 18 wins | 24 losses |
By knockout | 14 | 8 |
By decision | 4 | 16 |
Draws | 1 | |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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43 | Draw | 18–24–1 1 NC |
UD | 6 | 30 August 2019 | |||
42 | Loss | 18–24 1 NC |
UD | 5 | 26 July 2019 | |||
42 | Loss | 18–23 1 NC |
UD | 3 | 14 June 2019 | Semi Final 2 of the 4 man tournament | ||
41 | Loss | 18–22 1 NC |
UD | 6 | 30 March 2019 | |||
40 | Loss | 18–21 1 NC |
KO | 3 (8) | 28 September 2018 | |||
39 | Win | 18–20 1 NC |
SD | 10 | 7 October 2016 | interim WBA Oceania heavyweight title | ||
38 | Lose | 17–20 1 NC |
TD | 6 (12) 2:02 | 27 February 2016 | vacant World Boxing Foundation World heavyweight title | ||
37 | Win | 17–19 1 NC |
UD | 6 | 21 November 2015 | |||
36 | Lose | 16–19 1 NC |
KO | 9 (10) 2:59 | 14 August 2015 | |||
35 | Lose | 16–18 1 NC |
UD | 8 | 13 June 2015 | |||
34 | Win | 16–17 1 NC |
TKO | 4 (6) | 10 October 2013 | |||
33 | Lose | 15–17 1 NC |
RTD | 5 (6) 3:00 | 23 June 2012 | |||
32 | Lose | 15–16 1 NC |
UD | 10 | 2 July 2011 | |||
31 | Lose | 15–15 1 NC |
UD | 8 | 22 January 2011 | |||
30 | Lose | 15–14 1 NC |
UD | 6 | 26 March 2010 | |||
29 | Lose | 15–13 1 NC |
UD | 6 | 18 December 2009 | |||
28 | Lose | 15–12 1 NC |
TKO | 7 (10) 2:17 | 24 April 2009 | |||
27 | Lose | 15–11 1 NC |
UD | 8 | 14 February 2009 | |||
26 | Lose | 15–10 1 NC |
KO | 1 (8) 2:50 | 11 October 2008 | |||
25 | Lose | 15–9 1 NC |
UD | 8 | 23 December 2007 | vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title | ||
24 | Win | 15–8 1 NC |
RTD | 5 (6) 3:00 | 29 June 2007 | |||
23 | ND | 14–8 1 NC |
ND | 5 (8) 3:00 | 15 December 2006 | |||
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 | |||
20 | Win | 14–6 | UD | 6 | 20 April 2005 | |||
19 | Lose | 13–6 | MD | 4 | 10 March 2005 | |||
18 | Win | 13–5 | TKO | 2 (6) 2:59 | 18 February 2005 | |||
17 | Win | 12–5 | UD | 4 | 21 August 2004 | |||
16 | Win | 11–5 | TD | 6 (10) 0:26 | 8 June 2004 | |||
15 | Lose | 10–5 | TD | 8 (8) | 27 February 2004 | |||
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 | |||
11 | Win | 9–2 | KO | 1 (4) 1:11 | 14 December 2002 | |||
10 | Win | 8–2 | TKO | 2 (4) 0:38 | 5 October 2002 | |||
9 | Win | 7–2 | TKO | 2 (4) 0:38 | 2 August 2002 | |||
8 | Lose | 6–2 | KO | 2 (6) 2:00 | 20 April 2002 | |||
7 | Win | 6–1 | KO | 1 (4) 1:00 | 26 January 2002 | |||
6 | Lose | 5–1 | UD | 6 | 9 November 2001 | |||
5 | Win | 5–0 | TKO | 1 (4) 1:16 | 10 August 2001 | |||
4 | Win | 4–0 | KO | 2 (4) | 22 June 2001 | |||
3 | Win | 3–0 | TKO | 1 (4) | 13 April 2001 | |||
2 | Win | 2–0 | TKO | 1 (4) | 29 March 2001 | |||
1 | Win | 1–0 | TKO | 1 (4), 1:55 | 17 January 2001 | Professional debut |
Awards and recognitions
- 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards New Zealand fight of the year (Nominated)[12]
- 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Most Entertaining Boxer of the year (Nominated)[13]
References
- "BoxRec: Julius Lloyd-Long". boxrec.com. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- "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.
- "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.
- "Gladrap Awards 2019 winners". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- "Gladrap Awards 2019". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.