Tyler McCreary | |
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Born | |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Golden Child |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Featherweight |
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 began boxing at the age of 10 [2] 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. [3]
McCreary has a professional record of 16–2–1 (7 KO's). [1] He is promoted by Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports [4] and has been called by boxing media "Boxing's next best thing." [5] McCreary is trained by Lamar Wright. [5]
On October 8, 2015 McCreary overcame the toughest test of his career [6] when he won a unanimous decision over Colombian, and former WBA world ranked contender, [7] Manuel de los Reyes Herrera in Rochester, New York. [1]
McCreary is active in community projects in his hometown of Toledo; including donating his time to a local food bank. [8]
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