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Meldrick Taylor

Meldrick Taylor

“The Kid”
Boxing record: 38-8-1 (20)
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Best fights of Meldrick Taylor

Over 18 years as a professional, Meldrick Taylor has compiled a 38-8-1 (20) record, including ten title fights across three weight classes. Here is his best fight.

  1. 1. Meldrick Taylor KOs Buddy McGirt

    On September 3, 1988 Meldrick Taylor fought Buddy McGirt for the IBF super lightweight title. Taylor was 21 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and McGirt was 24 with a record of 38-1-1. Taylor was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and McGirt was on a 10-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Buddy McGirt via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.