Julius Long


Julius Lloyd-Long is an American professional boxer who resides in Auckland, New Zealand. He is best known for his physical stature, standing and having a reach. Outside of the ring, Long is a professional chef.

Professional boxing 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.

Professional boxing titles

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Draw18–24–1
1 NC
Kiki Toa LeuteleUD630 August 2019 Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
42Loss18–24
1 NC
Faiga OpeluUD526 July 2019 GC Boxing Events Centre, West Burleigh, Queensland, Australia
42Loss18–23
1 NC
Patrick EneanyaUD314 June 2019 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, AustraliaSemi Final 2 of the 4 man tournament
41Loss18–22
1 NC
Hemi AhioUD630 March 2019 Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
40Loss18–21
1 NC
Lucas BrowneKO3 28 September 2018 Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
39Win18–20
1 NC
Bowie Tupou107 October 2016 Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australiainterim WBA Oceania heavyweight title
38Lose17–20
1 NC
Peter Graham6 2:0227 February 2016 Darwin’s Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australiavacant World Boxing Foundation World heavyweight title
37Win17–19
1 NC
Justin Whitehead621 November 2015 Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
36Lose16–19
1 NC
Lucas Browne9 2:5914 August 2015 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
35Lose16–18
1 NC
Izuagbe Ugonoh813 June 2015 Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, New Zealand
34Win16–17
1 NC
Jason Williams4 10 October 2013 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
33Lose15–17
1 NC
Jason Bergman5 3:0023 June 2012 Green Tree Complex, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
32Lose15–16
1 NC
Johnathon Banks102 July 2011 Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan, USA
31Lose15–15
1 NC
Kevin Johnson822 January 2011 The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA
30Lose15–14
1 NC
Maurice Harris626 March 2010 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
29Lose15–13
1 NC
Kelvin Price618 December 2009 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, USA
28Lose15–12
1 NC
Mariusz Wach7 2:1724 April 2009 MOSiR Hall, ul. Sikorskiego 5, Jaroslaw, Poland
27Lose15–11
1 NC
Ray Austin814 February 2009 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, USA
26Lose15–10
1 NC
Alexander Ustinov1 2:5011 October 2008 O2 World Arena, Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
25Lose15–9
1 NC
Odlanier Solis823 December 2007 Maritim Hotel, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanyvacant WBC Latino heavyweight title
24Win15–8
1 NC
Eli Dixon5 3:0029 June 2007 MFifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan, USA
23ND14–8
1 NC
Vinny Maddalone5 3:0015 December 2006 Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, USA
22Lose14–8 Samuel Peter1 2:3528 April 2006 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USAvacant NABF heavyweight title
21Lose14–7 Terry Smith102 September 2005 Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
20Win14–6 Ramon Hayes620 April 2005 Andiamo's, Warren, Michigan, USA
19Lose13–6 Raymond Olubowale410 March 2005 Mississauga Grand, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
18Win13–5 Derrell Banks2 2:5918 February 2005 State Fair Grounds, Detroit, Michigan, USA
17Win12–5 Derrell Banks421 August 2004 30 North, Pontiac, Michigan, USA
16Win11–5 Nikolay Popov6 0:268 June 2004 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA
15Lose10–5 Derrick Jefferson8 27 February 2004 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
14Lose10–4 Tye Fields3 1:115 December 2003 Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa, USAVacant WBE Continental Americas Super Heavyweight Title
13Lose10–3 Rob Calloway1218 October 2003 Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, USAWorld Boxing Federation Intercontinental heavyweight title
12Win10–2 Karriem Respress1 1:0812 April 2003 Headliners, Toledo, Ohio, USA
11Win9–2 Fred Dennis1 1:1114 December 2002 Cambridge Place, Toledo, Ohio, USA
10Win8–2 Paul Nutall2 0:385 October 2002 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
9Win7–2 Phillip Welch2 0:382 August 2002 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
8Lose6–2 Audley Harrison2 2:0020 April 2002 Conference Centre, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
7Win6–1 Karriem Respress1 1:0026 January 2002 Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
6Lose5–1 Leo Nolan69 November 2001 Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
5Win5–0 Karriem Respress1 1:1610 August 2001 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
4Win4–0 Tony Rice2 22 June 2001 Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
3Win3–0 Paul Nutall1 13 April 2001 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
2Win2–0 Ray Bailey1 29 March 2001 La Globe, Lansing, Michigan, USA
1Win1–0 Malcolm Bond1, 1:5517 January 2001 Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USAProfessional debut

Awards and recognitions