Julian Wheeler


Julian Wheeler is a retired professional boxer in the Welterweight division. He is the former WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight, USBA Lightweight, and International Boxing Council Light Welterweight champion.

Amateur Highlights

Wheeler turned pro in 1993 and had some good success.

NABF Super Featherweight Championship

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, and Juan Lazcano.

IBC Light Welterweight Championship

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.