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American Kiwi wins first boxing title in Australia
American Kiwi wins first boxing title in Australia
American Born New Zealander, “The Towering Inferno” Julius Long wins his first pro boxing title in Australia. The tallest active boxer in world, won the Interim WBA Oceania Heavyweight title against Bowie Tupou in Australia.
Despite being deducted a point in
the 7th and 9th round for excessive holding, Long won the
bout by Split decision 95-93 96-92 94-95.
As for the
undercard, New Zealander Conrad Lam who is trained by Long,
won his bout by UD against Hasely Hepi. Lam knocked his
opponent down twice in the fight, once in the 1st and 2nd
round. With this win, people will be asking when will the
rematch against BBB happen.
The vacant Queensland
State Australian Title was on the line with Kurtis Pegoraro
winning his second Queensland State title in his career.
Pegoraro won the title by SD against John
Szigeti.
Willie Nasio successfully defended his
Australian National title against former Australian Champion
Hunter Sam.
As for Julius long, everyone will be
keeping an eye on the WBA Rankings over the next couple of
months to see if he gets his ranking or to see if he defends
his newly succeeded
title.
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