Best of Meldrick Taylor: Top 10 Fights
Meldrick Taylor had 47 fights with 20 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Buddy McGirt, Julio César Chávez, Ramon Flores, Jaime Balboa, and Aaron Davis. The following are Taylor's top 10 fights.
Meldrick Taylor defeats Buddy McGirt
On Meldrick Taylor defeated Buddy McGirt via 12th round TKO. Taylor was 21 years old with a record of 20-0-1 (11 KOs). McGirt was 24 years old with a record of 38-1-1 (33 KOs). Taylor won the IBF super-lightweight title — his first world title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Taylor's fights.
Meldrick Taylor loses to Julio César Chávez
On Meldrick Taylor lost to Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez via 12th round TKO. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 24-1-1 (14 KOs). Chávez was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 68-0 (56 KOs). Taylor lost his IBF super-lightweight title. Despite the loss, Taylor put on a good fight till it lasted. This fight is the second best performance in Taylor's career.
Meldrick Taylor defeats Ramon Flores
On Meldrick Taylor defeated Ramon Flores via 1st round TKO. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 24-0-1 (14 KOs).
Meldrick Taylor defeats Jaime Balboa
On Meldrick Taylor defeated Jaime Balboa via 5th round TKO. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 23-0-1 (13 KOs).
Meldrick Taylor defeats Aaron Davis
On Meldrick Taylor defeated Aaron Davis via 12 round unanimous decision. Taylor was 24 years old with a record of 26-1-1 (14 KOs). Taylor won the WBA welterweight title.
Meldrick Taylor defeats Glenwood Brown
On Meldrick Taylor defeated Glenwood Brown via 12 round unanimous decision. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 29-1-1 (15 KOs). Taylor successfully defended his WBA welterweight title.
Meldrick Taylor loses to Julio César Chávez in their 2nd fight
On Meldrick Taylor lost to Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez in the rematch via 8th round TKO. Taylor was 27 years old with a record of 32-4-1 (18 KOs). Chávez was 32 years old with a record of 90-1-1 (75 KOs). Despite the loss, Taylor put on a good fight till it lasted.
Meldrick Taylor loses to Terry Norris
On Meldrick Taylor lost to Terry Norris via 4th round TKO. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 29-2-1 (15 KOs). Norris was 24 years old with a record of 30-3 (17 KOs). Despite the loss, Taylor put on a good fight till it lasted.
Meldrick Taylor defeats John Wesley Meekins
On Meldrick Taylor defeated John Wesley Meekins via 7th round RTD. Taylor was 22 years old with a record of 21-0-1 (12 KOs). Taylor successfully defended his IBF super-lightweight title.
Meldrick Taylor defeats Ernie Chavez
On Meldrick Taylor defeated Ernie Chavez via 6th round TKO. Taylor was 24 years old with a record of 28-1-1 (15 KOs).