Tyler McCreary
Tyler McCreary | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 9, 1993 |
| 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]
Amateur career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]McCreary is active in community projects in his hometown of Toledo; including donating his time to a local food bank.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Tyler McCreary". BoxRec.
- ^ "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
[edit]- Boxing record for Tyler McCreary from BoxRec (registration required)
- Roc Nation Profile