20 Facts About Meldrick Taylor

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

Meldrick Taylor 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.

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

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

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

Meldrick Taylor defeated McGirt by a technical knockout in the 12th and final round to begin his first title reign.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meldrick Taylor was suspended by The State Athletic Commission in 1997 for failing to appear at a bout in Altoona, PA.

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

Meldrick Taylor has written his autobiography, titled Two Seconds From Glory.

Meldrick Taylor was arrested on Tuesday, June 4,2019 in North Philadelphia morning after he allegedly threatened a man with a gun and engaged in a 90-minute standoff with police at his residence.

Meldrick Taylor was charged with aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime and terroristic threats.

Meldrick Taylor has a twin brother, Eldrick, who was briefly a professional boxer.

Eldrick Meldrick Taylor compiled a record of 0 wins and 1 loss.

Myron Meldrick Taylor had a record of 29 wins, 9 losses and one draw, and who once challenged for a world title.