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


Amateur career

As an
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, he represented China at the
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, competing in the
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division. At the 2010 Asian Games (results) he beat two opponents before being outclassed 1:12 by
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. At the Asian Championships he lost the final to Kim Hyeong-kyu (KOR) 13:15. At the
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he beat three opponents before losing to
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. At the 2012 Olympics he defeated Ahmed Barki 17:8 but lost to Yamaguchi Falcão Florentino 17:17 on countback.


Professional career


Meng vs. Buglioni

On 24 November, 2018, Meng fought and beat
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by technical knockout in the 5th round.


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.


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.


Professional boxing record


References


External links


Bio
*https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/707917
Fanlong Meng - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Meng, Fanlong 1988 births Living people People from Chifeng Boxers at the 2012 Summer Olympics Olympic boxers for China Sportspeople from Inner Mongolia Asian Games medalists in boxing Boxers at the 2010 Asian Games Chinese male boxers Asian Games bronze medalists for China Medalists at the 2010 Asian Games Light-heavyweight boxers