All boxersMeldrick Taylor
“TNT”
Boxing · Retired38-8-1RECORD
20WINS BY KO / TKO
18WINS BY DECISION
47PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-3-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Meldrick Taylor |
|---|---|
| Nickname | TNT |
| Date of birth | 19 Oct 1966 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Light welterweight, Welterweight, Light middleweight |
| Height | 169 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | 168 cm (66″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1984–2002 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (1990–1994) |
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Titles and honours
- IBF junior welterweight champion 1988–1990
- WBA welterweight champion 1991–1992
- 1984 Olympic gold medalist (featherweight)
Background
Philadelphia boxer who won Olympic gold in 1984 before turning professional. He is best known for his 1990 fight with Julio César Chávez.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Julio César Chávez | TKO | 8 | 17 Sep 1994 | – | |
| Loss | Terry Norris | TKO | 4 | 2:55 | 9 May 1992 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Loss | Julio César Chávez | TKO | 12 | 17 Mar 1990 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |