Julius Long

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]

Julius Lloyd-Long
Statistics
Real nameJulius Lloyd-Long
Nickname(s)Towering Inferno
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height216 cm (7 ft 1 in)
Reach229 cm (90 in)
NationalityNew Zealander[1]
BornJulius Long
(1977-05-28) 28 May 1977
Romulus, Michigan, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins18
Wins by KO14
Losses25
Draws1
No contests1

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 18–24–1
1 NC		 New Zealand Kiki Toa Leutele UD 6 30 August 2019 New Zealand Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
42 Loss 18–24
1 NC		 Australia Faiga Opelu UD 5 26 July 2019 Australia GC Boxing Events Centre, West Burleigh, Australia
42 Loss 18–23
1 NC		 Australia Patrick Eneanya UD 3 14 June 2019 Australia The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia Semi Final 2 of the 4 man tournament
41 Loss 18–22
1 NC		 New Zealand Hemi Ahio UD 6 30 March 2019 New Zealand Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
40 Loss 18–21
1 NC		 Australia Lucas Browne KO 3 (8) 28 September 2018 Australia Convention Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
39 Win 18–20
1 NC		 Australia Bowie Tupou[5] SD 10 7 October 2016 Australia Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Gold Coast, Australia Won interim WBA Oceania heavyweight title
38 Loss 17–20
1 NC		 Australia Peter Graham[6] TD 6 (12) 2:02 27 February 2016 Australia Convention Centre, Darwin, Australia For vacant WBF heavyweight title
37 Win 17–19
1 NC		 Australia Justin Whitehead[7] UD 6 21 November 2015 Australia Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo, Australia
36 Loss 16–19
1 NC		 Australia Lucas Browne[8] KO 9 (10) 2:59 14 August 2015 Australia The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
35 Loss 16–18
1 NC		 Poland Izuagbe Ugonoh[9] UD 8 13 June 2015 New Zealand Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, New Zealand
34 Win 16–17
1 NC		 New Zealand Jason Williams TKO 4 (6) 10 October 2013 New Zealand The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
33 Loss 15–17
1 NC		 United States Jason Bergman RTD 5 (6) 3:00 23 June 2012 United States Green Tree Complex, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
32 Loss 15–16
1 NC		 United States Johnathon Banks UD 10 2 July 2011 United States Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan, USA
31 Loss 15–15
1 NC		 United States Kevin Johnson UD 8 22 January 2011 United States The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA
30 Loss 15–14
1 NC		 United States Maurice Harris UD 6 26 March 2010 United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
29 Lose 15–13
1 NC		 United States Kelvin Price UD 6 18 December 2009 United States Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, USA
28 Loss 15–12
1 NC		 Poland Mariusz Wach TKO 7 (10) 2:17 24 April 2009 Poland MOSiR Hall, ul. Sikorskiego 5, Jarosław, Poland
27 Loss 15–11
1 NC		 United States Ray Austin UD 8 14 February 2009 United States BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, USA
26 Loss 15–10
1 NC		 Russia Alexander Ustinov KO 1 (8) 2:50 11 October 2008 Germany O2 World Arena, Berlin, Germany
25 Loss 15–9
1 NC		 Cuba Odlanier Solis UD 8 23 December 2007 Germany Maritim Hotel, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany For vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title
24 Win 15–8
1 NC		 United States Eli Dixon RTD 5 (6) 3:00 29 June 2007 United States Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan, USA
23 ND 14–8
1 NC		 United States Vinny Maddalone ND 5 (8) 3:00 15 December 2006 United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, USA
22 Loss 14–8 Nigeria Samuel Peter KO 1 (12) 2:35 28 April 2006 United States Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA For vacant NABF heavyweight title
21 Loss 14–7 United States Terry Smith UD 10 2 September 2005 United States Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
20 Win 14–6 United States Ramon Hayes UD 6 20 April 2005 United States Andiamo's, Warren, Michigan, USA
19 Loss 13–6 Nigeria Raymond Olubowale MD 4 10 March 2005 Canada Mississauga Grand, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
18 Win 13–5 United States Derrell Banks TKO 2 (6) 2:59 18 February 2005 United States State Fair Grounds, Detroit, Michigan, USA
17 Win 12–5 United States Derrell Banks UD 4 21 August 2004 United States 30 North, Pontiac, Michigan, USA
16 Win 11–5 Russia Nikolay Popov TD 6 (10) 0:26 8 June 2004 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA
15 Lose 10–5 United States Derrick Jefferson TD 8 (8) 27 February 2004 United States Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
14 Lose 10–4 United States Tye Fields KO 3 (12) 1:11 5 December 2003 United States Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa, USA For vacant WBE Continental Americas super heavyweight title
13 Loss 10–3 United States Rob Calloway UD 12 18 October 2003 United States Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, USA For WBF Intercontinental heavyweight title
12 Win 10–2 United States Karriem Respress KO 1 (6) 1:08 12 April 2003 United States Headliners, Toledo, Ohio, USA
11 Win 9–2 United States Fred Dennis KO 1 (4) 1:11 14 December 2002 United States Cambridge Place, Toledo, Ohio, USA
10 Win 8–2 United States Paul Nutall TKO 2 (4) 0:38 5 October 2002 United States Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
9 Win 7–2 United States Phillip Welch TKO 2 (4) 0:38 2 August 2002 United States Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
8 Lose 6–2 United Kingdom Audley Harrison KO 2 (6) 2:00 20 April 2002 United Kingdom Conference Centre, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
7 Win 6–1 United States Karriem Respress KO 1 (4) 1:00 26 January 2002 United States Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
6 Lose 5–1 United States Leo Nolan UD 6 9 November 2001 United States Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
5 Win 5–0 United States Karriem Respress TKO 1 (4) 1:16 10 August 2001 United States Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
4 Win 4–0 United States Tony Rice KO 2 (4) 22 June 2001 Canada Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
3 Win 3–0 United States Paul Nutall TKO 1 (4) 13 April 2001 United States Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
2 Win 2–0 United States Ray Bailey TKO 1 (4) 29 March 2001 United States La Globe, Lansing, Michigan, USA
1 Win 1–0 United States Malcolm Bond TKO 1 (4), 1:55 17 January 2001 United States Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA

Awards and recognitions
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards New Zealand fight of the year (Nominated)[10]
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Most Entertaining Boxer of the year (Nominated)[10]

References
  1. "BoxRec: Julius Lloyd-Long". boxrec.com. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  2. "American Julius Long tops big card of heavyweight fights on Gold Coast". The Daily Telegraph. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  3. "Boxing: Tua impresses in sparring session". NZ Herald. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  4. "Results". WBA Oceania. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  5. "American Kiwi wins first boxing title in Australia". Voxy. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  6. "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.
  7. "Tall order for heavyweight boxer". Gold Coast Bulletin. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  8. "Lucas Browne stops Julius Long in dreadful performance". Boxing News 24. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  9. "Izuagbe Ugonoh the key to Joseph Parker's form". Stuff.co.nz. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  10. "Gladrap Awards 2019 winners". Gladrap Channel. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
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