Joel Julio

Joel Jalil Julio Mejia (born January 18, 1985 Archived 2007-09-23 at the Wayback Machine in Montería, Colombia) is a professional Colombian boxer rated as a junior middleweight. In 2005, he was named ESPN.com's Boxing Prospect of the Year and he has appeared on Ring Magazine's New Faces feature, as well as in ShoBox.

Joel Julio

Personal information
Nationality	Colombian
Born	Joel Jalil Julio Mejia (1985-01-18) January 18, 1985 (age 40) Montería, Colombia
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	Light Middleweight
Boxing career
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	55
Wins	39
Win by KO	33
Losses	22

Professional career

Julio's first loss was a 12 round unanimous decision to Puerto Rican boxer Carlos Quintana on June 24, 2006. He has since moved up to Junior Middleweight and bounced back with 5 consecutive wins, a disputed split decision over Cosme Rivera and 3 impressive KO wins over Francisco Campos, Thomas Davis and Mauro Lucero.

On July 11, 2007, Julio faced Cornelius Bundrage of Contender fame. Julio's skill and accuracy became evident early in the fight as he outlanded the slower Bundrage. Julio scored knockdowns in the third and eighth rounds, ultimately winning via eighth round TKO.

Julio took on another former "Contender" participant Ishe Smith on April 30, 2008 in Vancouver. Smith's defensive style nullified Julio's power but it was not enough to get him the win, with Julio taking a close 10 round unanimous decision.

On August 13, 2008, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, Julio defeated Jose Varela by sixth round technical knockout. Julio knocked down his opponent five times before Varela's corner stopped the fight after the conclusion of round six.^[1]

On November 1, 2008 Julio suffered the second loss of his career to southpaw Sergiy Dzindziruk via 12 round unanimous decision.

He was stopped by fellow power-punching prospect James Kirkland in his next bout, March 7, 2009.

He was knocked out by Alfredo Angulo during their bout on April 24, 2010.

Titles Won

Julio hasn't held a major title, but captured the following regional titles:

• WBA FEDEBOL Welterweight Title (2003)
• WBC Continental Americas Light Welterweight Title (2003)
• WBA Fedecentro Welterweight Title (2006)
• WBO Latino Welterweight Title (2006)

Professional boxing record

62 fights	39 wins	23 losses
By knockout	33	10
By decision	6	13

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
62	Loss	39–23	Hubert Kwapisz	KO	2 (8) 0:44	2025-06-20	Hotel Terminal, Wrocław, Poland
61	Loss	39–22	Ronald Weikamp	UD	6	2025-03-29	Sporthal de Willisstee, Wilnis, Netherlands
60	Loss	39–21	Yuriy Zakharieiev	UD	4	2024-12-14	Stereo Plaza, Kyiv, Ukraine
59	Loss	39–20	Derrick Osaze	TKO	3 (8) 2:02	2024-03-30	Arena Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
58	Loss	39–19	Alban Beqiri	UD	6	2023-11-28	Tirana Olympic Park, Tirana, Albania
57	Loss	39–18	Vasile Cebotari	TKO	6 (8) 1:15	2023-08-26	Wrocław Stadium, Wrocław, Poland
56	Loss	39–17	Tursynbay Kulakhmet	KO	2 (8) 2:58	2023-07-22	Dubai Studio City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
55	Loss	39–16	Lewis Crocker	KO	2 (6) 1:59	2023-04-14	Glasgow Boxing Academy, Glasgow, Scotland
54	Loss	39–15	Rafał Wołczecki	KO	1 (8) 2:05	2023-01-28	Hala Sportowa, Nowy Sącz, Poland
53	Loss	39–14	Lee Cutler	PTS	6	2022-12-17	Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, England
52	Loss	39–13	Aaron Sutton	PTS	8	2022-11-12	The Galleries, Bristol, England
51	Loss	39–12	Łukasz Maciec	UD	8	2022-05-20	Hala Zespołu Szkół, Środa Wielkopolska, Poland
50	Loss	39–11	Milan Prat	KO	1 (8) 3:00	2022-03-24	Hotel Intercontinental, Paris, France
49	Loss	39–10	Vadim Tukov	UD	8	2022-02-19	RCC Boxing Academy, Yekaterinburg, Russia
48	Loss	39–9	Björn Schicke	TKO	2 (8) 2:28	2021-11-26	AGON Sportpark, Charlottenburg, Germany
47	Loss	39–8	Tomasz Nowicki	UD	8	2021-09-24	Hala Sportowa, ul.Obrzycka 88, Oborniki, Poland
46	Loss	39–7	Kamil Gardzielik	UD	8	2021-07-09	Hala Widowiskowo-Sportowa, Turek, Poland
45	Loss	39–6	Eduard Skavynskyi	UD	10	2021-05-07	KRK Uralets, Yekaterinburg, Russia
44	Loss	39–5	Haro Matevosyan	UD	10	2020-08-28	Havelstudios Charlottenburg, Germany	For vacant BDB International super welterweight title
43	Win	39–4	Segundo Herrera	KO	3 (8), 2:44	2018-11-30	Hotel El Prado, Barranquilla, Colombia
42	Win	38–4	Victor Coronado	TKO	6 (8)	2014-11-14	Centro Recreativo Tacasuam, Monteria, Colombia
41	Win	37–4	Anges Adjaho	UD	10	2012-05-20	Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA
40	Win	36–4	Jamaal Davis	UD	10	2010-08-21	Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA
39	Loss	35–4	Alfredo Angulo	KO	11 (12), 1:39	2010-04-24	Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, USA	For interim WBO Super welterweight title.
38	Win	35–3	Clarence Taylor	UD	6	2009-10-16	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
37	Loss	34–3	James Kirkland	TKO	6 (10), 3:00	2009-03-07	HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, USA
36	Loss	34–2	Serhiy Dzinziruk	UD	12	2008-11-01	König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany	For WBO Super welterweight title.
35	Win	34–1	Jose Varela	TKO	6 (10), 2:59	2008-08-13	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida, USA	Won vacant WBO Latino Super welterweight title.
34	Win	33–1	Ishe Smith	UD	10	2008-04-30	River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
33	Win	32–1	Cornelius Bundrage	TKO	8 (10), 1:08	2007-07-11	Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, California, USA
32	Win	31–1	Mauro Lucero	KO	1 (8), 3:00	2007-05-16	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida, USA
31	Win	30–1	Thomas Davis	KO	7 (10), 2:47	2007-03-30	Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA
30	Win	29–1	Francisco Campos	KO	3 (10), 2:33	2006-12-16	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
29	Win	28–1	Cosme Rivera	SD	12	2006-10-27	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA	Won WBA Fedecentro Welterweight title. Won WBO Latino Welterweight title.
28	Loss	27–1	Carlos Quintana	UD	12	2006-06-24	Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	For WBC Latino Welterweight title. For WBO Latino Welterweight title. WBA Welterweight title eliminator.
27	Win	27–0	Wilmer Mejia	RTD	2 (6), 3:00	2006-02-25	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
26	Win	26–0	Robert Kamya	KO	3 (10), 1:32	2006-01-06	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA
25	Win	25–0	Hicklet Lau	TKO	4 (8), 2:11	2005-11-30	Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
24	Win	24–0	Christopher Henry	TKO	4 (8), 2:49	2005-08-20	Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, USA
23	Win	23–0	Arthur Medina	TKO	1 (10), 2:56	2005-06-24	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
22	Win	22–0	Carlos Wilfredo Vilches	TKO	3 (10), 3:00	2005-04-08	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
21	Win	21–0	Aurelio Julio	TKO	1 (8)	2005-02-11	Gimnasio Chico de Hierro, Cartagena, Colombia
20	Win	20–0	Maamar Hadidi	TKO	3 (8)	2004-12-03	Alfafar, Spain
19	Win	19–0	Antonio Soriano	KO	3 (6), 1:11	2004-11-05	Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
18	Win	18–0	Elias Ruiz	KO	2 (6)	2004-09-18	Cartagena, Colombia
17	Win	17–0	Eliseo Ferias	KO	2 (?)	2004-08-21	Colombia
16	Win	16–0	Saul Torres	TKO	6 (8)	2004-03-06	Centro de Convenciones, Cartagena, Colombia
15	Win	15–0	Lino Perez Jr.	PTS	10	2003-10-08	Colombia
14	Win	14–0	Carlos Robles	TKO	1 (?)	2003-07-26	Bogotá, Colombia
13	Win	13–0	Pedro Lopez	TKO	2 (12)	2003-07-04	Coliseo "Happy" Lora, Monteria, Colombia	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas Super lightweight title.
12	Win	12–0	Angel Granados	KO	4 (10)	2003-03-29	Hotel Tequendama Internacional, Bogotá, Colombia	Won WBA FEDEBOL Welterweight title.
11	Win	11–0	Cesar Piedrahita	KO	2 (4)	2003-03-01	Colombia
10	Win	10–0	Eduardo De la Cruz	TKO	9 (12)	2002-09-13	Bogotá, Colombia
9	Win	9–0	Jose Guaranda	KO	3 (?)	2002-05-31	Colombia
8	Win	8–0	Julio Colorado	KO	4 (6)	2002-04-30	Monteria, Colombia
7	Win	7–0	Hernan Gutierrez	TKO	2 (6)	2002-03-15	Bogotá, Colombia
6	Win	6–0	Manuel Sarmiento	KO	2 (?)	2002-02-22	Colombia
5	Win	5–0	Placido Coneo	KO	2 (?)	2001-12-22	Canalete, Colombia
4	Win	4–0	Leonardo Angulo	KO	1 (?)	2001-09-23	Colombia
3	Win	3–0	Jose Durante	KO	1 (?)	2001-08-31	Monteria, Colombia
2	Win	2–0	Luis Ramirez	KO	1 (4)	2001-08-07	Colombia
1	Win	1–0	Jorge Perez	KO	4 (4)	2001-05-18	Monitos, Colombia	Professional debut