Julian Wheeler | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Julian Wheeler |
Nickname(s) | The Killer |
Rated at |
Welterweight Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (178 cm) |
Reach | 74 in (189 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Virginia Beach, Virginia |
April 22, 1971
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 in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is a retired professional boxer in the Welterweight division. He is the former WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight, USBA Lightweight, and International Boxing Council (IBC) Light Welterweight champion.
Wheeler turned pro in 1993 and had some good success.
After winning his first 11 bouts, he lost to Mexican American Roberto Garcia for the NABF Super Featherweight title in 1995.
His career went downhill shortly thereafter and he suffered defeats to Mexicans Juan Manuel Márquez, Jorge Páez (twice), and Juan Lazcano.
In December 1998, Julian beat an undefeated Victor McKinnis to win the IBC Light Welterweight championship.
He retired in 2002 after losing a close decision to Leavander Johnson in an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.