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
This should be a confident win for Buddy McGirt at 99-1 winning odds. Meldrick Taylor really doesn't have much to present against McGirt.
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.