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Meldrick Taylor
Born (1966-10-19) October 19, 1966 (age 57)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • The Kid
  • TNT
Statistics
Weight(s)
  • Light welterweight
  • Welterweight
  • Light middleweight
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)[1]
Reach66 in (168 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins38
Wins by KO20
Losses8
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Meldrick Taylor United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Featherweight

Meldrick Taylor (born October 19, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2002. 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. As an amateur, Taylor won a gold medal in the featherweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

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