Meng Fanlong
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Meng Fanlong | |
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| Born | 5 February 1988 Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China |
| Other names | Cold Blood |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light-heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 75+1⁄2 in (192 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 18 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 1 |
Meng Fanlong (born 5 February 1988) is a Chinese professional boxer who held the IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title between 2017 and 2019.
Amateur career[edit]
As an amateur, he represented China at the 2012 London Olympics, competing in the light-heavyweight division.
At the 2010 Asian Games (results) he beat two opponents before being outclassed 1:12 by Elshod Rasulov.
At the Asian Championships he lost the final to Kim Hyeong-kyu (KOR) 13:15. At the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships he beat three opponents before losing to Adilbek Niyazymbetov.
At the 2012 Olympics he defeated Ahmed Barki 17:8[1] but lost to Yamaguchi Falcão Florentino 17:17 on countback.
Professional career[edit]
Meng vs. Buglioni[edit]
On 24 November, 2018, Meng fought and beat Frank Buglioni by technical knockout in the 5th round.[2]
Meng vs. Deines[edit]
In his next bout, Meng fought Adam Deines, who was ranked #5 by the IBF and #11 by the WBO at light heavyweight. Meng won the fight via unanimous decision.[3]
Meng vs. Pascal[edit]
Meng lost from Jean Pascal via unanimous decision in their 12 round contest. The scorecards read 111-116, 112-115, 113-114 in favor of Pascal.[4]
Professional boxing record[edit]
| 18 fights | 17 wins | 1 loss |
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| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 18 | Loss | 17–1 |  Jean Pascal
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UD | 12 | 20 May, 2022 |  Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 |  Israel Duffus
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UD | 10 | 29 Oct 2021 | Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, US
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 |  Gilberto Rubio
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TKO | 2 (6), 1:36 | 5 Oct 2019 | PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware, US
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 |  Adam Deines
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UD | 12 | 1 Jun 2019 |  Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR
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Retained IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 |  Frank Buglioni
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TKO | 5 (10), 1:58 | 24 Nov 2018 |  Casino de Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Retained IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Chris Eppley
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TKO | 1 (6), 0:51 | 20 Jul 2018 | WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa, US
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 |  Emmanuel Danso
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UD | 10 | 28 Oct 2017 | East Asian Games Dome, Macau, SAR
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Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Brad Austin
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UD | 8 | 29 Apr 2017 | CenterStage@NoDa, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 |  Gasan Gasanov
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TKO | 1 (10), 1:52 | 21 Jan 2017 |  Hebei Sports Venue, Shijiazhuang, China
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Won vacant WBO Oriental light-heavyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 |  Zura Mekereshvili
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MD | 8 | 30 Sep 2016 | Wenzhou Gymnasium, Wenzhou, China
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Daniel Judah
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KO | 5 (8), 2:08 | 22 Jul 2016 | Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 |  Rob Powdrill
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KO | 4 (8), 2:04 | 25 May 2016 | Diamond Court, Beijing, China
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Kenny Gaudreau
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TKO | 1 (4), 2:59 | 16 Jan 2016 | ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, US
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Andre Sawyer
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TKO | 2 (4), 2:15 | 14 Nov 2015 |  Auditorio Municipal, Comerío, Puerto Rico
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Devonte Hopkins
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TKO | 1 (4), 1:32 | 17 Oct 2015 | Marina Bay SportsPlex, Quincy, Massachusetts, US
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Michael Mithchell
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UD | 4 | 17 Oct 2015 | Veteran's Memorial Park, Beach Haven, New Jersey, US
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Alberto Avina
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KO | 2 (4), 0:31 | 20 Jun 2015 | Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, US
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Marcellus Yates
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MD | 4 | 17 Jan 2015 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, US
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References[edit]
- ^ Pitt-Brooke, Jack (31 July 2012). "China's Town: The athletes making their mark here at London 2012". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-05-12. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ^ "Buglioni vs Meng - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Meng vs Deines - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Meng vs Pascal - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
External links[edit]
- 1988 births
- Living people
- People from Chifeng
- Boxers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Olympic boxers for China
- Sportspeople from Inner Mongolia
- Asian Games medalists in boxing
- Boxers at the 2010 Asian Games
- Chinese male boxers
- Asian Games bronze medalists for China
- Medalists at the 2010 Asian Games
- Light-heavyweight boxers