Julian Wheeler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Julian Wheeler |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Killer |
| Rated at | Welterweight Light welterweight Lightweight Super featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Reach | 74 in |
| Born | April 22, 1971 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Julian Wheeler (born April 22, 1971) is an American former professional boxer. He competed in boxing from 1993 to 2002. Julian was a champion, holding titles like the WBC Continental Americas super featherweight and the USBA lightweight champion.
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Julian Wheeler's Amateur Boxing Career
Julian Wheeler had a successful amateur boxing career before turning professional. He showed great skill and determination in many important competitions.
Early Achievements
- In 1992, Julian became the United States Amateur Featherweight Champion. This was a big win for him.
- He also qualified for the United States Olympic Team in 1992. This happened at the Olympic Trials in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- He competed as a Featherweight at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. He lost a close match on points to Ramazan Palyani.
More Amateur Success
- Julian continued his winning streak in 1993. He once again became the United States Amateur Featherweight Champion.
- In 1993, he also competed at the World Championships in Tampere, Finland. He won a match against Paul Griffin from Ireland. However, he later lost to Ramazan Palyani from Georgia.
Julian Wheeler's Professional Boxing Career
Julian Wheeler started his professional boxing journey in 1993. He quickly found success in the ring.
First Professional Fights
Julian won his first 11 professional boxing matches. This was a strong start to his career. His first loss came in 1995. He fought against Robert Garcia for the NABF Super Featherweight title.
Winning a Championship Title
In December 1998, Julian Wheeler won an important title. He defeated Victor McKinnis to become the IBC Light Welterweight champion. This was a significant achievement in his professional career.
Retirement from Boxing
Julian Wheeler retired from boxing in 2002. His last fight was a close decision loss to Leavander Johnson. This match was an eliminator for the IBF Lightweight Title.
