Julius Long

Infobox Boxer


name=Julius Long
realname=Julius Long
nickname=Towering Inferno
weight=Heavyweight
nationality=flagicon|USA American
birth_date=birth date|1977|5|28|mf=y
birth_place=Detroit, MI, U.S.
death_date|=
death_place|=
home=Detroit, MI, USA
style=Orthodox
total=22
wins=14
losses=8
draws=0
no contests=0
KO=12|

Julius Long is an American professional boxer and K-1 fighter, who turned professional in 2001. He stands at 7' 1" and weighs 250+ lbs.

Career

Julius Long's first professional bout, at the age of 24, was on January 17, 2001 when he defeated Malcolm Bond by TKO in the first round. He went on to win his next four fights, all by TKO and KO, in either the first or second round. He is a tall, hard-hitting fighter, who at 7' 1" has an amazing reach of 90". Long has fought many unknown fighters, and when he has fought known boxers he has usually been knocked out.

Long vs. Maddalone

During his last fight against fan favorite Vinny Maddalone an unintentional headbutt occurred during the 5th round, and Maddalone was forced to stop fighting, giving Julius Long a victory. However, later on that month the result was reversed to a 'No Contest', because Long had tested positive for marijuana.

Long subsequently fought in K-1 and lost to giant Jan Nortje and after giving him a very tough fight.

Personal

Long's brother is Grant Long and cousin is Terry Mills, both NBA players. His uncle is John Long, who played for the Detroit Pistons.

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