Tyler McCreary

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Tyler McCreary
Born (1993-04-09) April 9, 1993 (age 31)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesGolden Child
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins16
Wins by KO7
Losses2
Draws1

Tyler McCreary (born April 9, 1993 in Toledo, Ohio) is an American boxer in the featherweight division. [1]

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Amateur career

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]

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 [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]

Philanthropy

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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