Tyler McCreary

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

Tyler McCreary
Born	(1993-04-09) April 9, 1993 (age 32) 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

Amateur career

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

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

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