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