Julius Long

Julius Lloyd-Long (born 28 May 1977) is an American-born New Zealander professional boxer. He is best known for his physical stature, standing at 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) and having a 90 in (230 cm) reach.^[1]

Julius Lloyd-Long
Born	Julius Long (1977-05-28) 28 May 1977 (age 48) Romulus, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality	New Zealander[1]
Other names	Towering Inferno
Statistics
Weight	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

Personal life

He resides in Auckland. He is married to his wife Rebecca Lloyd Long. 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

• 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
42	Loss	18–24 1 NC	Faiga Opelu	UD	5	26 July 2019	GC Boxing Events Centre, West Burleigh, Australia
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
40	Loss	18–21 1 NC	Lucas Browne	KO	3 (8)	28 September 2018	Convention Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
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
36	Loss	16–19 1 NC	Lucas Browne[8]	KO	9 (10) 2:59	14 August 2015	The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
35	Loss	16–18 1 NC	Satybaldiev Erlis	RIP	8	13 June 2015	Arena Osh Bazar, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
34	Win	16–17 1 NC	Jason Williams	TKO	4 (6)	10 October 2013	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
33	Loss	15–17 1 NC	Jason Bergman	RTD	5 (6) 3:00	23 June 2012	Green Tree Complex, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
32	Loss	15–16 1 NC	Johnathon Banks	UD	10	2 July 2011	Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan, USA
31	Loss	15–15 1 NC	Kevin Johnson	UD	8	22 January 2011	The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA
30	Loss	15–14 1 NC	Maurice Harris	UD	6	26 March 2010	UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
29	Lose	15–13 1 NC	Kelvin Price	UD	6	18 December 2009	Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, USA
28	Loss	15–12 1 NC	Mariusz Wach	TKO	7 (10) 2:17	24 April 2009	MOSiR Hall, ul. Sikorskiego 5, Jarosław, Poland
27	Loss	15–11 1 NC	Ray Austin	UD	8	14 February 2009	BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, USA
26	Loss	15–10 1 NC	Alexander Ustinov	KO	1 (8) 2:50	11 Oct 2008	O2 World Arena, Berlin, Germany
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
23	Died	14–8 1 NC	Jigitaliev Bakai	RIP	1 0:02	31 February, 2007	Balkon, Ninth floor, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan	For WBA heavyweight title and Shaverma
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]