Meldrick Taylor (1966 – )

Nickname: None
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Weight Class: Feather / Light Welter / Welterweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 38 – 8 – 1 (20 KOs)
Years Active: 1984 – 2002

Biography
An Olympic gold medalist in 1984 and two-division world champion, Taylor was famed for lightning hand speed and heart. His 1990 battle with Julio César Chávez — stopped with seconds remaining — is one of boxing’s most dramatic finishes.

In the Hobby
Taylor’s cards appear during the vibrant late-’80s Supersport boom.

Rookie & Early Issues
1987 Panini Supersport (Italy): true rookie card.
1991 Kayo Boxing (USA): first mainstream American issue.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1987 Panini Supersport
Rookie Year: 1987
Recent Notable Sales: 1987 Panini (PSA 9) — $850 (2024)

Legacy
Taylor’s rookie reflects brilliance and heartbreak — a symbol of Philadelphia grit and Olympic excellence.

Boxer Details

Biography

Meldrick Taylor (1966 – ) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

Biography

Meldrick Taylor (1966 – ) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

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