Buddy McGirt vs Meldrick Taylor
On September 3, 1988, Buddy McGirt (38-1-1, 33 KOs), the super-lightweight IBF champion, defends his title against fellow American challenger, Meldrick Taylor (19-0-1, 10 KOs).
McGirt vs Taylor Stats
Buddy McGirt is coming in to the fight on a 10-fight win streak with a 82% KO rate; his last fight was a 1st round KO victory over Howard Davis Jr., 1 month and 3 days ago. Meldrick Taylor is on a 7-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Martin Quiroz, 2 months and 22 days ago.
McGirt vs Taylor Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 94-6 in favor of Meldrick Taylor. It is going to be very difficult for Buddy McGirt to win this fight.
McGirt vs Taylor Result
Meldrick Taylor stopped the champion via TKO in the final round of the 12-round world-title fight, winning the first world title of his career, and is crowned the new IBF super-lightweight champion. Taylor improves his record to 20-0-1 (11 KOs), while McGirt adds a loss to his record at 38-2-1.