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 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.