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Meldrick Taylor was born on 19 October, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2002. Discover Meldrick Taylor's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?

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Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 19 October, 1966
Birthday 19 October
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Meldrick Taylor Height, Weight & Measurements

At 57 years old, Meldrick Taylor height is 5 ft 7+1/2 in and Weight Light welterweight Welterweight Light middleweight.

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Weight Light welterweight Welterweight Light middleweight
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Meldrick Taylor Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1924

This fight drew huge media attention, as both men came in unbeaten (Taylor at 24-0-1 and Chávez at 66-0), and regarded as two of the best boxers in the world, regardless of weight class.

Their fight was one of the most famous and controversial bouts in boxing history.

Taylor took control of the action early and began to build up a lead on the scorecards.

However, Chávez proved to be a heavier puncher, and was slowly wearing Taylor down even as he lost rounds.

1938

He finished with a record of 38-8-1, (20 KOs).

1966

Meldrick Taylor (born October 19, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2002.

1984

As an amateur, Taylor won a gold medal in the featherweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Taylor, one of many boxing champions hailing from the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, learned his craft in the gyms of his hometown and posted a 99-4 record as an amateur fighter.

In 1984, Taylor earned a spot on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team at the age of 17, and claimed the gold medal in the featherweight division.

Following his victory, he joined the professional ranks.

In the American Olympic trials Taylor lost to Andrew Minsker, who then went on to win the trials.

However, Taylor beat Minsker twice back to back to earn the spot in the Olympic box-offs.

1986

His early fights were against nondescript journeymen, but in his 12th fight, in May 1986, Taylor won a unanimous decision against fellow contender Harold Brazier and moved into the world rankings.

1988

He held world championships in two weight classes, including the IBF junior welterweight title from 1988 to 1990, and the WBA welterweight title from 1991 to 1992.

On September 3, 1988, Taylor faced James (Buddy) McGirt for the IBF light welterweight title.

1990

Over the next 18 months, Taylor won four more fights, setting up a unification bout with the WBC light welterweight champion Julio César Chávez on March 17, 1990 in Las Vegas.

Chavez had an aura of invincibility, he was considered the best fighter pound for pound in the world and also one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport.

1991

Feeling that having to make the 140 pound (64 kg) weight had weakened him against Chavez, Taylor moved up to welterweight (147 pounds) and decisioned undefeated Aaron Davis for the WBA welterweight title on January 19, 1991.

He issued a challenge to Chávez for a rematch at 147 pounds, but the latter wouldn't move up in weight for many years.

Taylor won three more fights before answering a challenge from world junior middleweight champion Terry Norris to fight for Norris' WBC title.

Norris, a naturally bigger and stronger man, knocked Taylor out in the fourth round.

1992

This marked the end of Taylor's career as a world-class fighter; he lost the welterweight crown to undefeated challenger Crisanto España in his next fight on Halloween night in 1992.

Taylor won his following three fights, including a second-round knockout over number four ranked welterweight Chad Broussard.

1994

He got one more title shot, against Chávez on September 17, 1994 in Las Vegas, but, years removed from his prime, he was stopped by Chávez in the eighth round.

The fight was competitive, with Taylor getting off to a fast start.

But after a brutal sixth round, Taylor's legs became rubbery and he was stopped 2 rounds later.

1997

Taylor was suspended by The State Athletic Commission in 1997 for failing to appear at a bout in Altoona, PA. It was scheduled for April 6, 1997 against 18-0 Ken Sigurani In a 10-round welterweight event.

2002

He fought off and on over the next couple of years, winning some fights and losing others, before retiring in 2002.

2012

He defeated McGirt by a technical knockout (TKO) in the 12th and final round to begin his first title reign.

Going to the 12th and final round, Taylor led by wide margins on two of the three scorecards, and his corner famously told him that he needed to win that round.

Because of this, Taylor chose to continue fighting at close quarters with the hard-hitting Mexican champion.

Chávez, realizing time was running out, came at Taylor aggressively in the last round.

With 17 seconds left in the fight, Chávez floored Taylor.

Taylor beat the 10-count and got back to his feet at six.

Referee Richard Steele twice asked Taylor, "Are you ok?"

Taylor did not respond and only looked at his corner.

Steele waved the fight off with just two seconds left, awarding Chávez a win by TKO.

The controversy surrounding the stoppage continues to this day, and 10 years later, The Ring proclaimed it the "Fight of the Decade".

Many boxing fans believe that Taylor was essentially 'ruined' as a fighter because of this bout—due in part to the tremendous punishment taken at the hands of Chavez, including several fractures and some kidney damage (according to the HBO "Legendary Nights" episode mentioned before, he was taken to the hospital immediately after the Chavez bout—reportedly urinating blood.)

Taylor had lost his title, but not his desire.