Zhang Junlong

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Zhang Junlong
張君龍
Born
Junlong Zhang

(1981-11-12) 12 November 1981 (age 42)
Qingdao, China
Other namesDragon King
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins19
Wins by KO18
Losses1
Draws0
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2002 Busan Super heavyweight
Asian Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2002 Seremban Super heavyweight

Zhang Junlong (Chinese :张君龙) (born 12 November 1981) is a Chinese professional boxer who held the WBA Oceania heavyweight title between 2016 and 2017.

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Professional career

Zhang made his professional debut in 2012 at the age of 31, winning all of his 20 fights by knockout.

On January 23, 2014, he faced David Koswara to win his first professional titles, the inaugural WBA Asian and CPBF Asian heavyweight titles. [1] One month later he defeated unknown fighter Timor Benz to win the vacant WBF Asia Pacific heavyweight title. [2] During May of the same year he won via a fifth-round knockout against former cruiserweight Nico Toriri for the vacant IBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title. [3]

On November 30, 2014, Zhang faced veteran journeyman Jason Gavern, stopping him in the third round to win the vacant WBF Intercontinental and WBU heavyweight interim (German version) titles, making him one of the few Chinese fighters to win a minor world title. [4]

On 11 April 2016, Zhang extended his perfect record and took out Brazilian George Arias (56-16, 42) in 2 rounds in Jinghong to claim the WBA Oceania Heavyweight title. [5] [6]

In 2017, Zhang refused to pay the WBA's sanctioning fees, thus he was removed from their rankings. [7]

It was reported on January 26, 2022, that Zhang's wife, Nana, died. [8]

Professional boxing record

21 fights21 wins0 losses
By knockout200
By decision10
Draws0
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
21Win21-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo CasasUD1014 May 2022 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Show, Beijing, China
20Win20-0Osborne MachimanaKO12 Nov 2018
19Win19-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Victor Emilio Ramirez KO1 (12), 1:3618 Dec 2017 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Show, Beijing, ChinaRetained WBA Oceania heavyweight title
18Win18-0 Flag of South Africa.svg Osborne MachimanaKO1 (12), 2:1030 Jul 2017 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Grand Regency Hotel, Qingdao, ChinaRetained WBA Oceania heavyweight title
17Win17-0 Flag of Brazil.svg Pedro OtasKO2 (12)9 May 2017 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing, ChinaRetained WBA Oceania heavyweight title
16Win16-0 Flag of Bolivia.svg Saul FarahKO1 (12), 1:2829 Mar 2017 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Grand Regency Hotel, Qingdao, ChinaRetained WBA Oceania heavyweight title
15Win15-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Rogelio Omar RossiKO1 (12)23 Jan 2017 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Show, Beijing, ChinaRetained WBA Oceania heavyweight title
14Win14-0 Flag of Brazil.svg Julio Cesar Dos SantosTKO2 (12)7 Aug 2016 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg The Oulebao Dream World, Penglai, ChinaRetained WBA Oceania heavyweight title
13Win13-0 Flag of Brazil.svg George Arias TKO2 (12), 0:4711 Apr 2016 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sport Hall, Jinghong, ChinaWon vacant WBA Oceania heavyweight title
12Win12-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Pedro GuglielmettiKO3 (12), 2:1530 Jan 2016 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg The Oulebao Dream World, Penglai, China
11Win11-0 Flag of Barbados.svg Shawn Cox KO2 (12)29 May 2015 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sport Hall, Beijing, China
10Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason GavernTKO3 (12)30 Nov 2014 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sport Hall, Wuhan, ChinaWon vacant WBF Intercontinental and WBU (German) heavyweight titles
9Win9-0 Flag of Indonesia.svg Nico ToririKO5 (12), 2:2831 May 2014 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tian He Stadium, Guangzhou, ChinaWon vacant IBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
8Win8-0 Flag of Thailand.svg Atthapong SangthepKO2 (12), 0:3528 Feb 2014 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guoxin Gym, Qingdao, ChinaWon vacant WBF heavyweight title
7Win7-0 Flag of Indonesia.svg David KoswaraKO1 (12), 1:1623 Jan 2014 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guoxin Gym, Qingdao, ChinaWon vacant WBA Asia-CPBF heavyweight titles
6Win6-0 Flag of Kenya.svg Peter Omondi OkelloKO2 (10), 2:1030 Nov 2013 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guoxin Gym, Qingdao, China
5Win5-0 Flag of Thailand.svg Sura IsaakKO2 (10), 1:2828 Sep 2013 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sport Hall, Penglai, China
4Win4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Cullen RogersTKO3 (6), 2:4627 Jul 2013 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sport Hall, Penglai, China
3Win3-0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu Min FengKO1 (6), 0:4226 Jan 2013 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sport Hall, Beijing, China
2Win2-0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chang YuKO1 (4)21 Dec 2012 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sport Hall, Haikou, China
1Win1-0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chang XinKO2 (4), 1:3727 Oct 2012 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Senki Boxing Club, Beijing, China

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References

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  3. "Zhang Junlong v Nico Toriri". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Mark de Mori
WBU Heavyweight Champion
Interim Title

November 30, 2014 – September 19, 2015
Vacant
Title next held by
Werner Kreiskott
Vacant
Title last held by
Joseph Parker
WBA Oceania Heavyweight Champion
April 11, 2016 – present
Incumbent