Tyler McCreary

American boxer

Tyler McCreary

Born|  (1993-04-09) April 9, 1993 (age 31)

Toledo, Ohio, U.S.

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

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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

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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

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McCreary is active in community projects in his hometown of Toledo; including donating his time to a local food bank.[8]

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Tyler McCreary". BoxRec.
2. ^ "Getting to Know Undefeated Boxer Tyler McCreary". sportsblog.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
3. ^ "Tyler McCreary profile". BoxRec.
4. ^ "Roc Nation Sports Signs Six New Boxers". sportsagentblog.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
5. ^ a b "Why Tyler McCreary is Boxing's Next Best Thing". amateurcombatsportslive.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
6. ^ "Fight Day in Rochester". fightfan.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
7. ^ "Ratings - Manuel de los Reyes Herrera - WBA - Superbantamweight". boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
8. ^ "Boxers Distribute Food at Toledo Segate Food Bank". WTOL.

## External links

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* Boxing record for Tyler McCreary from BoxRec (registration required)
* Roc Nation Profile