Julius Long

Julius Long
Julius Long
Born	Julius Long; 28 May 1977 (age 47); Romulus, Michigan, USA
Nationality	American
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	40
Wins	18
Wins by KO	14
Losses	21
Draws	0
No contests	1

Julius Long (born 28 May 1977, Romulus, Michigan, USA) is a professional boxer who resides in Auckland, New Zealand. Long is the current Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight Champion.^[1] Long trains New Zealand boxer Conrad Lam and outside the ring, Long is a professional chef in a upscale restaurant.^[2]

Move to New Zealand

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]

WBF World Title Challenge

In February 2016, Long challenged for the vacant WBF World Heavyweight title against Peter Graham. Due to an accidental head clash, Graham received a cut early in the fight. Later in the fight, Long open the cut even more causing the doctor to stop the fight. The fight went to scorecards with Graham winning the fight by points on a Technical Decision.^[4]

Later in a year, Long called for a rematch, however due to injury Graham couldn't compete. Long was then scheduled to fight for the Interim WBF World Heavyweight title, the bout was instead change to be for the Interim WBA Oceania title against Bowie Tupou. Long won the bout by split decision.^[5]

Professional boxing titles

World Boxing Association
- Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight title (283¼ lbs)^[6]

Professional boxing record

^[7]

40 fights	18 wins	21 losses
By knockout	14	8
By decision	4	13
Draws	0
No contests	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
40	Loss	18–21 1 NC	Lucas Browne	KO	3 (8)	28 September 2018	Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
39	Win	18–20 1 NC	Bowie Tupou^[8]	SD	10	7 October 2016	Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia	interim WBA Oceania heavyweight title
38	Lose	17–20 1 NC	Peter Graham^[9]	TD	6 (12) 2:02	27 February 2016	Darwin’s Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia	vacant World Boxing Foundation World heavyweight title
37	Win	17–19 1 NC	Justin Whitehead^[10]	UD	6	21 November 2015	Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
36	Lose	16–19 1 NC	Lucas Browne^[11]	KO	9 (10) 2:59	14 August 2015	The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
35	Lose	16–18 1 NC	Izuagbe Ugonoh^[12]	UD	8	13 June 2015	Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, New Zealand
34	Win	16–17 1 NC	Jason Williams^[13]	TKO	4 (6)	10 October 2013	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
33	Lose	15–17 1 NC	Jason Bergman	RTD	5 (6) 3:00	23 June 2012	Green Tree Complex, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
32	Lose	15–16 1 NC	Johnathon Banks	UD	10	2 July 2011	Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan, USA
31	Lose	15–15 1 NC	Kevin Johnson	UD	8	22 January 2011	The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA
30	Lose	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	Lose	15–12 1 NC	Mariusz Wach	TKO	7 (10) 2:17	24 April 2009	MOSiR Hall, ul. Sikorskiego 5, Jaroslaw, Poland
27	Lose	15–11 1 NC	Ray Austin	UD	8	14 February 2009	BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, USA
26	Lose	15–10 1 NC	Alexander Ustinov	KO	1 (8) 2:50	11 October 2008	O2 World Arena, Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
25	Lose	15–9 1 NC	Odlanier Solis	UD	8	23 December 2007	Maritim Hotel, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany	vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title
24	Win	15–8 1 NC	Eli Dixon	RTD	5 (6) 3:00	29 June 2007	MFifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan, USA
23	ND	14–8 1 NC	Vinny Maddalone	ND	5 (8) 3:00	15 December 2006	Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, USA
22	Lose	14–8	Samuel Peter	KO	1 (12) 2:35	28 April 2006	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA	vacant NABF heavyweight title
21	Lose	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	Lose	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	Vacant WBE Continental Americas Super Heavyweight Title
13	Lose	10–3	Rob Calloway	UD	12	18 October 2003	Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA	World Boxing Federation 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	Professional debut