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Julian Wheeler
Born
Julian Wheeler

(1971-04-22) April 22, 1971 (age 53)
Virginia Beach, Virginia
NationalityUnited States American
Other namesThe Killer
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Height5 ft 9 in (178 cm)
Reach74 in (189 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins22
Wins by KO8
Losses2
Draws0
No contests0

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]

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.

References

  1. ^ Julian Wheeler - BoxRec
  2. ^ BoxRec Boxing Records
  3. ^ BoxRec Boxing Records
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