Julius Long
American boxer
Julius Lloyd-Long
Born Julius Long
(1977-05-28 ) 28 May 1977 (age 47) 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
Julius Lloyd-Long (born 28 May 1977) is an American-born New Zealander professional boxer who resides in Auckland . He is married to his wife Rebecca lloyd long. 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]
Professional 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
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
43
Draw
18–24–11 NC
Kiki Toa Leutele
UD
6
30 August 2019
Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
42
Loss
18–241 NC
Faiga Opelu
UD
5
26 July 2019
GC Boxing Events Centre, West Burleigh, Australia
42
Loss
18–231 NC
Ruslan Maximov
KO
3
14 June 2019
Dvorec Sporta, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Semi Final 2 of the 4 man tournament
41
Loss
18–221 NC
Hemi Ahio
KO
7
30 March 2019
Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
40
Loss
18–211 NC
Lucas Browne
KO
3 (8)
28 September 2018
Convention Centre , Gold Coast, Australia
39
Win
18–201 NC
Bowie Tupou [ 5]
SD
10
7 October 2016
Jupiters Hotel & Casino , Gold Coast , Australia
Won interim WBA Oceania heavyweight title
38
Loss
17–201 NC
Peter Graham [ 6]
TD
6 (12) 2:02
27 February 2016
Convention Centre , Darwin , Australia
For vacant WBF heavyweight title
37
Win
17–191 NC
Justin Whitehead[ 7]
UD
6
21 November 2015
Bendigo Stadium , Bendigo , Australia
36
Loss
16–191 NC
Lucas Browne [ 8]
KO
9 (10) 2:59
14 August 2015
The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne , Australia
35
Loss
16–181 NC
Satybaldiev Erlis
RIP
8
13 June 2015
Arena Osh Bazar , Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan
34
Win
16–171 NC
Jason Williams
TKO
4 (6)
10 October 2013
The Trusts Arena , Auckland , New Zealand
33
Loss
15–171 NC
Jason Bergman
RTD
5 (6) 3:00
23 June 2012
Green Tree Complex, Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA
32
Loss
15–161 NC
Johnathon Banks
UD
10
2 July 2011
Atwood Stadium , Flint, Michigan , USA
31
Loss
15–151 NC
Kevin Johnson
UD
8
22 January 2011
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia , USA
30
Loss
15–141 NC
Maurice Harris
UD
6
26 March 2010
UIC Pavilion , Chicago , Illinois , USA
29
Lose
15–131 NC
Kelvin Price
UD
6
18 December 2009
Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota , USA
28
Loss
15–121 NC
Mariusz Wach
TKO
7 (10) 2:17
24 April 2009
MOSiR Hall, ul. Sikorskiego 5, Jarosław , Poland
27
Loss
15–111 NC
Ray Austin
UD
8
14 February 2009
BankAtlantic Center , Sunrise, Florida , USA
26
Loss
15–101 NC
Alexander Ustinov
KO
1 (8) 2:50
11 Oct 2008
O2 World Arena , Berlin , Germany
25
Loss
15–91 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
15–81 NC
Eli Dixon
RTD
5 (6) 3:00
29 June 2007
Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan , USA
23
ND
14–81 NC
Vinny Maddalone
ND
5 (8) 3:00
15 December 2006
Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York , USA
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
20
Win
14–6
Ramon Hayes
UD
6
20 April 2005
Andiamo's, Warren, Michigan, USA
19
Loss
13–6
Raymond Olubowale
MD
4
10 March 2005
Mississauga Grand, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
18
Win
13–5
Derrell Banks
TKO
2 (6) 2:59
18 February 2005
State Fair Grounds, Detroit, Michigan, USA
17
Win
12–5
Derrell Banks
UD
4
21 August 2004
30 North, Pontiac, Michigan , USA
16
Win
11–5
Nikolay Popov
TD
6 (10) 0:26
8 June 2004
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida , USA
15
Lose
10–5
Derrick Jefferson
TD
8 (8)
27 February 2004
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , USA
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
11
Win
9–2
Fred Dennis
KO
1 (4) 1:11
14 December 2002
Cambridge Place, Toledo, Ohio , USA
10
Win
8–2
Paul Nutall
TKO
2 (4) 0:38
5 October 2002
Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
9
Win
7–2
Phillip Welch
TKO
2 (4) 0:38
2 August 2002
Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
8
Lose
6–2
Audley Harrison
KO
2 (6) 2:00
20 April 2002
Conference Centre, Wembley, London , United Kingdom
7
Win
6–1
Karriem Respress
KO
1 (4) 1:00
26 January 2002
Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
6
Lose
5–1
Leo Nolan
UD
6
9 November 2001
Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
5
Win
5–0
Karriem Respress
TKO
1 (4) 1:16
10 August 2001
Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
4
Win
4–0
Tony Rice
KO
2 (4)
22 June 2001
Hershey Centre , Mississauga , Ontario , Canada
3
Win
3–0
Paul Nutall
TKO
1 (4)
13 April 2001
Cobo Hall , Detroit , Michigan, USA
2
Win
2–0
Ray Bailey
TKO
1 (4)
29 March 2001
La Globe, Lansing, Michigan , USA
1
Win
1–0
Malcolm Bond
TKO
1 (4), 1:55
17 January 2001
Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan , USA
Awards and recognitions
2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards New Zealand fight of the year (Nominated) [ 9]
2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Most Entertaining Boxer of the year (Nominated) [ 9]
References
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