In the American Olympic trials Taylor lost to Andrew Minsker, who then went on to win the trials. Boxing Depot . He defeated McGirt by a technical knockout (TKO) in the 12th and final round to begin his first title reign. Taylor won three more fights before answering a challenge from world junior middleweight champion Terry Norris to fight for Norris' WBC title. Craig Houk Peter Kenyegwachie Luke Lecce Elvis … Heavies beware: Youngsters are punching their way through, Efe Ajagba scores must-see thunderous KO; Jared Anderson extends his KO streak, Don't let the name fool you: Joe Smith isn't an ordinary boxer, They're back? Can anyone at super middleweight beat Canelo Alvarez? During an episode of HBO's "Legendary Nights" in 2003, an interview with Taylor was shown, in which his speech was very slurred and he spoke like he was drunk. Oktober 1966 in Philadelphia) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Boxer. An Olympic alternate for the 2008 Games, he amassed an amateur record of 107-13 which included a US championship. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees Julio Cesar Chavez and Marco Antonio Barrera give their “best of” in several categories, among the opponents they faced in their careers. By Tony Calcara. Indeed, the episode implicitly attributed this to pugilistic dementia -- mentioning, time and again, how Taylor was well past his prime as a fighter. However, in the latter rounds, Chavez blows started to take a toll, startling Meldrick Taylor with about 1:15 to go in the 12th round. Taylor beat the 10-count and got back to his feet at six. For at least 8 of the rounds, Meldrick Taylor was putting on a boxing clinic against the heavily favored Chavez. When the man objected to Taylor's demands, Taylor pulled a gun and threatened him, police said. Related Videos. 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There is also widespread[citation needed] belief that Taylor was essentially 'ruined'[citation needed] 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 kept winning, eventually becoming a champion and positioning himself for a super fight against Julio Cesar Chavez in 1990. Fans packed the outdoor arena at The Mirage to see what many were calling, and believed would be, a candidate for fight of the year. With 17 seconds left in the fight, Chávez floored Taylor. Their fight was one of the most famous and controversial bouts in boxing history. Taylor, 52, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime and terroristic threats. 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. Herring showed he's a top 130-pounder, but can he beat Stevenson, Valdez? Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Meldrick Taylor,Hilton Hotel,Las Vegas,Nevada,USA(1990-03-17) #juliocesarchavez #meldricktaylor #boxer #boxeo #knockout meldrick taylor. Pound-for-pound rankings: Did Canelo Alvarez's win over Avni Yildirim earn him the top spot? According to police, Taylor attempted to evict a 26-year-old man who lived in his two-story rowhouse, located in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. 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. His WBA welterweight title against Meldrick Taylor was nearly a polar opposite to the methodical.! 38-8-1, ( 20 KOs ) win by TKO, realizing time was running out, came Taylor. 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