Tyler McCreary
Tyler McCreary | |
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Statistics | |
Nickname(s) | Golden Child |
Weight(s) | Featherweight |
Nationality | American |
Born | Toledo, Ohio, U.S. | April 9, 1993
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 19 |
Wins | 16 |
Wins by KO | 7 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 1 |
Tyler McCreary (born April 9, 1993 in Toledo, Ohio) is an American boxer in the featherweight division.[1] McCreary is currently ranked #5 in the world by the WBA in the featherweight division.[2]
Amateur career[]
McCreary began boxing at the age of 10[3] and held an amateur record of 87-15 (46 KO’s). He won the Title National Championship in 2009 and 2010. McCreary also captured a bronze medal at the Under-19 National Championships, was a two-time Toledo Golden Gloves Champion and won an Ohio State Junior Olympics Championship.[4]
Professional career[]
McCreary has a professional record of 16–2–1 (7 KO's).[1] He is promoted by Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports[5] and has been called by boxing media "Boxing's next best thing."[6] McCreary is trained by Lamar Wright.[6]
On October 8, 2015 McCreary overcame the toughest test of his career[7] when he won a unanimous decision over Colombian, and former WBA world ranked contender,[8] Manuel de los Reyes Herrera in Rochester, New York.[1]
Philanthropy[]
McCreary is active in community projects in his hometown of Toledo; including donating his time to a local food bank.[9]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Tyler McCreary". BoxRec.
- ^ "World Boxing Association Ranking – World Boxing Association". www.wbaboxing.com.
- ^ "Getting to Know Undefeated Boxer Tyler McCreary". sportsblog.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Tyler McCreary profile". BoxRec.
- ^ "Roc Nation Sports Signs Six New Boxers". sportsagentblog.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "Why Tyler McCreary is Boxing's Next Best Thing". amateurcombatsportslive.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ "Fight Day in Rochester". fightfan.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ "Ratings - Manuel de los Reyes Herrera - WBA - Superbantamweight". boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ "Boxers Distribute Food at Toledo Segate Food Bank". WTOL.
External links[]
- Boxers from Ohio
- Sportspeople from Toledo, Ohio
- 1993 births
- Living people
- American male boxers
- Featherweight boxers