Meng Fanlong

Meng Fanlong
Born (1988-02-05) 5 February 1988 (age 36)
Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
Other namesCold Blood
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach75+1⁄2 in (192 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins17
Wins by KO10
Losses1

Meng Fanlong (born 5 February 1988) is a Chinese professional boxer who held the IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title between 2017 and 2019.

Amateur career

As an amateur, he represented China at the 2012 London Olympics, competing in the light-heavyweight division.

At the 2010 Asian Games (results) he beat two opponents before being outclassed 1:12 by Elshod Rasulov.

At the Asian Championships he lost the final to Kim Hyeong-kyu (KOR) 13:15. At the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships he beat three opponents before losing to Adilbek Niyazymbetov.

At the 2012 Olympics he defeated Ahmed Barki 17:8[1] but lost to Yamaguchi Falcão Florentino 17:17 on countback.

Professional career

Meng vs. Buglioni

On 24 November, 2018, Meng fought and beat Frank Buglioni by technical knockout in the 5th round.[2]

Meng vs. Deines

In his next bout, Meng fought Adam Deines, who was ranked #5 by the IBF and #11 by the WBO at light heavyweight. Meng won the fight via unanimous decision.[3]

Meng vs. Pascal

Meng lost from Jean Pascal via unanimous decision in their 12 round contest. The scorecards read 111-116, 112-115, 113-114 in favor of Pascal.[4]

Professional boxing record

18 fights 17 wins 1 loss
By knockout 10 0
By decision 7 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
18 Loss 17–1 Jean Pascal UD 12 20 May, 2022 Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Israel Duffus UD 10 29 Oct 2021 Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, US
16 Win 16–0 Gilberto Rubio TKO 2 (6), 1:36 5 Oct 2019 PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware, US
15 Win 15–0 Adam Deines UD 12 1 Jun 2019 Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR Retained IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Frank Buglioni TKO 5 (10), 1:58 24 Nov 2018 Casino de Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo, Monaco Retained IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Chris Eppley TKO 1 (6), 0:51 20 Jul 2018 WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa, US
12 Win 12–0 Emmanuel Danso UD 10 28 Oct 2017 East Asian Games Dome, Macau, SAR Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Brad Austin UD 8 29 Apr 2017 CenterStage@NoDa, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
10 Win 10–0 Gasan Gasanov TKO 1 (10), 1:52 21 Jan 2017 Hebei Sports Venue, Shijiazhuang, China Won vacant WBO Oriental light-heavyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Zura Mekereshvili MD 8 30 Sep 2016 Wenzhou Gymnasium, Wenzhou, China
8 Win 8–0 Daniel Judah KO 5 (8), 2:08 22 Jul 2016 Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
7 Win 7–0 Rob Powdrill KO 4 (8), 2:04 25 May 2016 Diamond Court, Beijing, China
6 Win 6–0 Kenny Gaudreau TKO 1 (4), 2:59 16 Jan 2016 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, US
5 Win 5–0 Andre Sawyer TKO 2 (4), 2:15 14 Nov 2015 Auditorio Municipal, Comerío, Puerto Rico
4 Win 4–0 Devonte Hopkins TKO 1 (4), 1:32 17 Oct 2015 Marina Bay SportsPlex, Quincy, Massachusetts, US
3 Win 3–0 Michael Mithchell UD 4 17 Oct 2015 Veteran's Memorial Park, Beach Haven, New Jersey, US
2 Win 2–0 Alberto Avina KO 2 (4), 0:31 20 Jun 2015 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, US
1 Win 1–0 Marcellus Yates MD 4 17 Jan 2015 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, US

References

  1. ^ Pitt-Brooke, Jack (31 July 2012). "China's Town: The athletes making their mark here at London 2012". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-05-12. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Buglioni vs Meng - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  3. ^ "Meng vs Deines - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  4. ^ "Meng vs Pascal - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-11-07.