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Meldrick Taylor "The Kid TNT" is an American professional boxer with a 38-8-1 record. 20 of those wins came by knockout (53% KO rate).

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MeldrickTaylor

“The Kid TNT”

Meldrick Taylor

38

Wins20 KO · 53%

8

Losses

1

Draw47 tracked bouts

Height
5′7″
Reach
66″
Weight
126 lb
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Nov 15, 1984
Title reigns
2 reigns
Last 5 · oldest left · newest right
LWWWL
Current streak
L1
Layoff
24.3 years
Last bout
L to Wayne Martell · UD · Jul 20, 2002

Title Reigns

2 reigns
Reigns
2
Divisions
2
Bodies
2
Longest · WBA Welterweight
1 yr 9 mo

Welterweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLength
WBAJan 1991 – Oct 19921 yr 9 mo

Super Lightweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLength
IBFSep 1988 – Mar 19901 yr 6 mo

Complete Fight History

Showing 47 of 47

2002
1999
1998

AUG 28L toHasan Al· UDAtletion · Aarhus35-6-1

1996
1994

SEP 17L toJulio César Chávez· TKO · R8MGM Grand · LV32-4-1

MAY 7d.Chad Broussard· KO · R2MGM Grand · LV32-3-1

JAN 29d.Craig Houk· KO · R3MGM Grand · LV31-3-1

1993

MAY 8d.Henry Hughes· RTD · R2Thomas & Mack · LV30-3-1

1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984

NOV 15d.Luke Lecce· TKO · R1MSG · NYC1-0

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Common Questions

What is Meldrick Taylor's professional boxing record?
Meldrick Taylor's professional record is 38-8-1, with 20 knockouts.
Has Meldrick Taylor lost a fight?
Yes. Meldrick Taylor has lost 8 professional fights and holds a 38-8-1 record.
When is Meldrick Taylor's next fight?
Meldrick Taylor does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
Is Meldrick Taylor retired?
Meldrick Taylor has not fought in over 24 years and has no scheduled bout — no official retirement has been recorded.