Meldrick Taylor

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Meldrick Taylor
Born	(1966-10-19) October 19, 1966 (age 58) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other names	The Kid TNT
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light welterweight Welterweight Light middleweight
Height	5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)[1]
Reach	66 in (168 cm)[1]
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	47
Wins	38
Wins by KO	20
Losses	8
Draws	1
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing  United States Olympic Games 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.