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 are his top 10 best fights.
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.
2. Meldrick Taylor loses to Julio César Chávez via KO
On March 17, 1990 Meldrick Taylor, the IBF super lightweight champion, met Julio César Chávez, the WBC super lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and Chávez was 27 with a record of 68-0. Taylor was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Chávez was on an undefeated 68-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Taylor via TKO in the 12th round. Lost the title in unification. Lasted into the 12th round.
3. Meldrick Taylor loses to Julio César Chávez in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 17, 1994 Meldrick Taylor fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Taylor was 27 years old with a record of 32-3-1, and Chávez was 32 with a record of 90-1-1. Taylor was on a 3-fight winning streak and Chávez was coming off a win. Chávez stopped Taylor via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Meldrick Taylor stops John Wesley Meekins
On January 21, 1989 Meldrick Taylor defended his IBF super lightweight title against John Wesley Meekins. Taylor was 22 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Meekins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped John Wesley Meekins via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.
5. Meldrick Taylor defeats Glenwood Brown
On January 18, 1992 Meldrick Taylor defended his WBA welterweight title against Glenwood Brown. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 4-fight winning streak. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Meldrick Taylor defeats Aaron Davis
On January 19, 1991 Meldrick Taylor fought Aaron Davis for the vacant WBA welterweight title. Taylor was 24 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a win. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Meldrick Taylor defeats Courtney Hooper
On September 11, 1989 Meldrick Taylor defended his IBF super lightweight title against Courtney Hooper. Taylor was 22 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Hooper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Meldrick Taylor KOs Ramon Flores
On January 27, 1990 Meldrick Taylor faced Ramon Flores. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Flores was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Ramon Flores via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Meldrick Taylor KOs Kenneth Kidd
On August 16, 1996 Meldrick Taylor faced Kenneth Kidd. Taylor was 29 years old with a record of 32-4-1, and Kidd was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a loss. Taylor stopped Kenneth Kidd via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Meldrick Taylor KOs Chad Broussard
On May 7, 1994 Meldrick Taylor faced Chad Broussard. Taylor was 27 years old with a record of 31-3-1, and Broussard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Chad Broussard via KO in the 2nd round.